Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona: Goals and Highlights
Barcelona started their La Liga title defence with a 3-0 win over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona: First Goal
Barcelona scored an early goal to kickstart the match. In the 7th minute, Lamine Yamal made a brilliant run down the right and delivered a perfect cross. Raphinha rose high at the back post and headed the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 0-1.
Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona: Second Goal
Barcelona doubled their lead in 23 minutes. Yamal’s initial shot deflected off a defender, and Ferran Torres pounced on the loose ball and smashed it into the net for 0-2. Mallorca argued, claiming that a foul had been made in the build-up, but the goal was not ruled out after a VAR check. The decision frustrated Mallorca, who struggled to get back into the game.
Mallorca Reduced to Nine Men
Mallorca’s hopes were all but over as they lost two players to red cards before half-time. In the 34th minute, Manu Morlanes received his second yellow for a reckless challenge on Yamal, and Mallorca were down to 10 men. In the 38th minute, Vedat Muriqi received a straight red for a high boot on Joan Garcia after a VAR review. Down to nine men, Mallorca were in big trouble.
Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona: Yamal Wraps it Up
Barcelona completed the win in stoppage time with Lamine Yamal capping a great performance. In the 90+3rd minute, Gavi’s clever pass found Yamal, and he hit a stunning shot from outside the box into the top corner to make it 0-3.
Key Players and Points
Lamine Yamal was the best, taking man of the match with a goal and an assist. Raphinha and Ferran Torres also impressed, scoring and contributing to Barcelona’s attack. Mallorca, despite Sergi Darder’s early promise, couldn’t handle Barcelona’s pressure after the red cards. Barcelona had 71% possession and 8 shots on target; they’re title contenders.
Next Up
This win puts Barcelona top of the early La Liga table, and they’ll be full of confidence for the Valencia game. Mallorca have a tough trip to Real Sociedad to come, and this result sets the bar high for the season.
