In the event of Real Madrid's La Liga outing, Kylian Mbappe's debut concluded with a draw against Mallorca.
In Kylian Mbappe's initial La Liga appearance, Real managed to overcome a slow start by scoring first. This came after 13 minutes courtesy of Rodrygo's exquisite, arcing shot, following a clever backheel from Vini Jr.
However, Vedat Muriqi equalized for the opposing side seven minutes into the second half, capitalizing on Dani Rodriguez's corner kick with a powerful headed effort.
Both teams had opportunities to clinch the victory in the closing stages, but neither could find the decisive goal.
In the last moments of the game, Real defender Ferland Mendy was given a straight red for a late challenge on Muriqi while trying to halt a Mallorca counterattack.
"I was content with some of the draws last season, but not today because we could have performed much better," manager Carlo Ancelotti commented post-match. "I won't make any excuses, but we need to improve and exhibit a better attitude. We can learn a lot from this encounter. It's quite evident where our troubles could originate.
Regarding our performance, we faced challenges defensively, struggling to regain possession and apply pressure after losing it. We need to enhance in this area. When we discuss the defensive performance, we're largely concentrating on attitude and collective commitment.
When we gain control of the ball, we all must consider it as a team effort. It's a collective issue, affecting both the forwards and the defenders. In this particular match, they failed to recognize the significance of this factor. Mallorca excelled defensively, outperforming us. I believe the draw is a just result."
Following his goal in Real's 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup last week, Mbappe was relatively subdued on Sunday.
The renowned French forward, who joined Los Blancos on a complimentary transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, launched an attempt in the second half that was skillfully saved by goalkeeper Dominik Greif. Rodrygo, however, should have pounced on the rebound.
Meanwhile, Real's fierce competitor Barcelona commenced its La Liga season with a 2-1 victory on the road against Valencia.
Despite having a strong start in the first half, Mbappe's impact on the game seemed to wane as the match progressed, with few notable contributions to the team's sporting efforts, particularly in football.
In contrast, Barcelona's football success continued, with their victory against Valencia showcasing their domination in the sport, scoring two goals and securing a 2-1 victory.
