Real Madrid secured first place after the 19th stage of La Liga with a 1-0 home win over Mallorca.

Real Madrid – Mallorca 1-0, La Liga

Real Madrid won their first game of the year, marking their third straight league success.

Although he authoritatively controlled the game against Mallorca, which saw the visitors finish without a shot on target, the win was painful.

The only goal of the game was scored by Antonio Rüdiger in the 78th minute after a corner kick by Luka Modric.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side secure top spot in the standings after this stage as they await Girona’s slip-up against Atletico to extend the gap

Matches of the day in La Liga

Granada – Cadiz 2-0

Celta Vigo – Betis 2-1

Real Madrid – Mallorca 1-0

Girona – Atletico Madrid / 22:30

La Liga standings

1. Real Madrid – 48 points / 19 matches

2. Girona – 45 p/18 m

3. Atletico Madrid – 38 points / 18 m

4. Barcelona – 38 points / 18 m

5. Athletic Bilbao – 35 points / 18 m

6. Real Sociedad – 32 points / 19 m

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18. Cadiz – 15 p/19 m

19. Granada – 11 points / 19 m

20. Almeria – 5 p/18 m