Barcelona Start LaLiga with Strong 3–0 Victory Against Mallorca

Barcelona began their 2025–26 LaLiga season in the best way possible with a 3–0 win over RCD Mallorca. The match was full of action, goals, controversy, and even red cards. For the fans, it was an exciting night that showed both Barcelona’s strength and Mallorca’s frustration.

Barcelona Take Early Control with Fast Goals in First Half

From the very beginning, Barcelona looked sharp and hungry. In the 7th minute, young star Lamine Yamal sent a beautiful curling cross into the penalty area. His teammate Raphinha was in the right place and headed the ball straight into the net. That early strike gave Barcelona confidence and made Mallorca nervous.

Not long after, in the 23rd minute, Barcelona doubled their lead. This time, it was Ferran Torres who took his chance. He fired a powerful shot into the goal, but the build-up caused debate. A Mallorca player was lying on the ground injured, and many felt play should have been stopped. The referee allowed the game to continue, and Torres scored. Mallorca players protested strongly, but the referee stood firm.

Red Cards From Mallorca Turn the Match Into a One-Sided Affair

Things went from bad to worse for Mallorca. In the 27th minute, Manu Morlanes committed a clumsy foul on Yamal. Since he had already been shown a yellow card earlier, the referee gave him another, which meant a red card. Mallorca were down to ten men.

Just a few minutes later, the drama increased. Vedat Muriqi, Mallorca’s main striker, raised his boot too high and accidentally kicked Barcelona’s goalkeeper Joan García in the face. It looked dangerous, and the referee gave him a straight red card. That left Mallorca with only nine players on the pitch, making their task almost impossible.

Strong Debut for Joan García and Rashford

This match also gave Barcelona fans a look at some new faces. Goalkeeper Joan García, who started his first LaLiga match for the club, looked solid. He made a few important saves and stayed calm even after being struck in the face by Muriqi.

Another highlight was the debut of Marcus Rashford, the English forward. He came on as a substitute in the 67th minute. While he did not score, his presence added pace and strength in attack. His arrival also made history Rashford became the first Englishman to play for Barcelona’s first team since Gary Lineker in the 1980s.

Lamine Yamal’s Amazing Goal Seals the Victory

Although Barcelona were already winning comfortably, the best moment of the match came right at the end. In the 94th minute, Lamine Yamal showed why he is considered one of the brightest young talents in world football.

He dribbled past defenders, cut inside with confidence, and unleashed a fantastic left-footed strike into the top corner. The crowd went wild, and it was a perfect way to finish the game.

One of the most exciting parts of Barcelona’s play was the partnership between Yamal and Raphinha. The two wingers worked well together, creating danger with speed and skill. Their combination was key in the first goal and continued to trouble Mallorca’s defense all night. If they keep this chemistry, Barcelona could have one of the most dangerous attacking duos in LaLiga.

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