FC Barcelona launched its La Liga campaign with a convincing 3-0 away win against R.C.D. Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. The match, which saw Mallorca reduced to nine men before halftime, was dominated by the reigning champions, with goals from Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal securing a strong start to the new season.
The match began with early pressure from Barcelona, which paid off in the seventh minute when Raphinha headed home a cross from Lamine Yamal to open the scoring. The visitors doubled their lead in the 23rd minute under controversial circumstances when Ferran Torres struck a powerful shot from outside the box. The goal stood despite a Mallorca player being down on the field with a head injury, a decision that drew criticism from the home side.
Mallorca’s fortunes worsened dramatically shortly after. In the 33rd minute, Manu Morlanes was sent off for a second yellow card following a challenge on Yamal. Just six minutes later, Vedat Muriqi also received a red card, reducing the home team to nine players. The chaotic first half concluded with Barcelona holding a two-goal advantage and facing a depleted opponent.
In the second half, Barcelona continued to control possession and create opportunities against the resilient nine-man Mallorca defense. Goalkeeper Leo Román made several key saves to keep the scoreline from widening, notably denying efforts from Lamine Yamal and Pedri. However, Barcelona’s persistence eventually led to a third goal in the final moments of stoppage time, with Lamine Yamal capping off a stellar performance with a left-footed strike into the top corner.
The victory sees Barcelona start its title defense at the top of the league table, while Mallorca will need to regroup ahead of a challenging fixture list. The performance highlighted the attacking prowess of Barcelona’s young stars, with Lamine Yamal earning praise for his influential role in the match.