Spanish-Moroccan prodigy Lamine Yamal delivered a moment of brilliance to propel Barcelona to a dominant 3-0 victory over Mallorca, extending the Catalan giants’ lead at the summit of LaLiga while maintaining their flawless home record this season.
Barcelona entered the contest determined to assert their superiority, but the opening stages at Camp Nou lacked rhythm and intensity.
Mallorca showed early intent and nearly stunned the hosts when Vedat Muriqi came close to breaking the deadlock after capitalising on defensive uncertainty.
Jan Virgili also tested Barcelona’s resolve with a threatening effort, briefly unsettling the home crowd as the visitors displayed admirable confidence.
The hosts gradually regained control and began to impose their attacking quality. Marcus Rashford came closest to providing the breakthrough with a powerful strike that narrowly drifted past the post.
Robert Lewandowski soon found the decisive touch, reacting sharply inside the penalty area to convert and give Barcelona a deserved lead heading toward the interval.
Rashford nearly doubled the advantage before halftime with a well-struck free kick that forced an outstanding save, while Yamal squandered a clear opportunity after a rebound fell kindly into his path.
Barcelona intensified their pressure after the restart, believing they should have been awarded a penalty when Yamal was brought down inside the area. Their attacking persistence continued as Marc Casadó’s deflected effort rattled the woodwork, further highlighting the hosts’ dominance.
The turning point arrived just past the hour mark when Yamal produced a stunning long-range effort. The teenage sensation expertly guided a precise strike into the bottom corner, igniting the stadium and effectively ending Mallorca’s resistance. The visitors retreated deeper into their defensive structure as Barcelona tightened their grip on the contest.
Marc Bernal later sealed the victory with an electrifying solo run and composed finish, capping a commanding performance from the league leaders.
The triumph ensures Barcelona remain unbeaten in their last 20 league meetings with Mallorca and secures maximum points from all 11 home fixtures this campaign.
Meanwhile, Mallorca’s struggles on the road continue, leaving them nervously hovering just above the relegation zone.
