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Real Madrid’s 1-2 loss to Mallorca raises doubts

Real Madrid lost 1-2 to Mallorca, widening the gap to Barcelona and prompting questions about overconfidence and tactical discipline ahead of their Champions League quarter-final.

Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Mallorca has widened the gap to Barcelona to seven points and left the squad in disbelief. Club officials and players, including Alvaro Arbeloa, are questioning overconfidence and tactical shortcomings as they prepare for a Champions League quarter‑final against Bayern Munich.