Real Madrid has a remarkable record in the opening matches of La Liga in recent years, which they rely on before facing Real Mallorca at the "Son Moix" stadium today, Sunday, as they begin their campaign to defend the La Liga title. According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," the royal team has not lost its first match in La Liga since the 2008-2009 season, when they fell to Deportivo La Coruña 2-1 at Riazor Stadium. In the opening matches of the past 24 editions of La Liga, the team has achieved 17 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
Additionally, veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti holds a perfect record in his opening matches with Real Madrid in La Liga. In Ancelotti's first two seasons in La Liga, Real Madrid won both opening matches, defeating Real Betis 2-1 in the 2013-14 season and overcoming Córdoba 2-0 the following season. Since returning to lead Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season, Ancelotti has secured 3 wins in opening matches, all of which were away games, as they crushed Alavés 4-1, defeated Almería 2-1, and beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0.
