Jacobo Ramon's dramatic 95th-minute goal for Real Madrid secured a 2-1 comeback win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, postponing Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by at least one more day.

Barcelona were on the verge of being crowned champions without kicking a ball, only for Ramon to strike with virtually the final kick at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Hansi Flick’s side now need just a point away to Espanyol on Thursday (20:30 BST) to officially clinch the title.

Mallorca stunned the home crowd early as Martin Valjent fired a precise low shot past the keeper to give the visitors a surprise lead. Real Madrid responded with relentless pressure but failed to convert several clear chances.

Eventually, Kylian Mbappe broke the deadlock with a well-placed finish into the bottom corner to level the score. Despite continued dominance, the hosts looked set to drop points until Mallorca’s defensive lapse allowed Ramon to smash home a close-range volley deep into stoppage time.

Though Real’s win showed fight and resilience, it’s unlikely to change the outcome of the title race. Barcelona remain four points clear with a game in hand and are riding high after their thrilling 4-3 El Clasico victory last weekend — their fourth triumph over Madrid this season, including wins in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals.

For Carlo Ancelotti, it appears he will finish his final season at Real Madrid without a major trophy before he departs to manage Brazil.

Despite being the most decorated manager in the club’s history with 15 titles, his last significant success came in December’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup — a minor achievement by Real’s lofty standards.

“We showed great spirit and intensity,” said Ancelotti post-match. “It was a well-deserved win, and we want to finish strong.”

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