Real Madrid clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mallorca in the 31st matchday of the Spanish La Liga, solidifying their position at the top of the table. Ancelotti's side hosted Mallorca on Saturday night, missing key players Toni Kroos and Vinicius, but managed to secure the win with a solitary goal from Chuameni.

Real Madrid initially struggled to assert their dominance in the goalless first half against Mallorca. However, they regained their momentum in the second half. In the 48th minute, Chuameni unleashed a powerful shot from outside the D-box, sending the ball sailing into the net beyond the goalkeeper's reach, with the ball hitting the corner of the crossbar and post. This crucial goal gave Real Madrid the lead, ultimately deciding the outcome of the match.

With this victory, Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of the table to 11 points over their nearest rival, Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's team now boasts 78 points from 31 matches, while Barcelona trails behind with 67 points from one game less.

Despite their secure position in the league, Real Madrid faces two significant upcoming matches. They are set to clash with Manchester City in the Champions League on the 18th of this month, followed by an eagerly anticipated El Clasico encounter against Barcelona at the Bernabeu four days later. These high-stakes matches will test Real Madrid's mettle as they continue their pursuit of glory in both domestic and European competitions.