Tuesday, in an advanced match of the 19th day of La Liga, the FC Barcelona traveled to Mallorca, 6th in the Liga. Leaders with 1 point ahead but one game more than Real Madrid at kick-off, the Catalans had to win. The men of Hansi Flick opened the score quickly thanks to Ferran Torresback as a starter then Muriqi equalized before the break. At game time, Raphinha converted a penalty obtained by Lamine Yamalbefore shaking the nets a quarter of an hour from the end, with a marvelous assist from the Masia prodigy. Frenkie de Jong increased the score and offered a goal to Hi Victor shortly after coming into play (1-5). Barça are 4 points ahead and 2 matches more than Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
“The shark” Ferran Torres bites first
Hansi Flick lets it breathe Robert Lewandowski but aligns his typical XI: Iñaki Peña, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Ferran, Pedri, Raphinha, M. Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Olmo et Stuck. Barça manages to score on their first opportunity. Dani Olmo dribbles and the defense returns the ball badly. Ferran Torresin ambush, scores by shooting between the legs of a defender (0-1, 12th).
Barça continues its effort and Alejandro Baldé tries to find “the shark” in the area, but the goalkeeper pushes back (19th). Two minutes later, it was Raphinha’s turn to cross towards Lamine Yamalwho tries his luck with first intention from the left but it is too crossed (21st).
Muriqi equalizes
The locals equalize thanks to Muriqi, who takes advantage of his offside position at the start of the action, before finishing in the empty goal, on a service from Maffeo (1-1, 44th). The locals are regaining hope, pushed by their supporters. Fortunately, Barça is holding back.
Lamine and Rapha tip the scales
Upon returning from the locker room, Ferran Torres attempts a vicious shot from the left and narrowly misses the target (50th). Before game time, Lamine Yamal rushes to goal, on an excellent ball from Dani Olmoand is cut off illegally in the area. Raphinha transforms the penalty into force from the left and Barça regains the advantage (1-2, 58th).
A quarter of an hour from the end, the nugget from La Masia sends a precise cross from the outside of the left to Raphinhawhich concludes from near the left. This is the 11th goal of the season in La Liga for the Brazilian captain (1-3, 74th).
Frenkie de Jong decisive
The Blaugrana let go of their horses and Frenkie de Jongwho came on to play the last quarter of an hour with the armband, found the net. On a center from the outside of Lamine Yamal towards Hi Victorthe defense restarts poorly and the Dutchman is in ambush to finish strongly (1-4, 79th). The former Ajax midfielder then became the decisive passer after a good recovery. It centers back towards Pau Victor, which closes the score (1-5, 84th).
Saturday, the FC Barcelona is expected on the Betis pitch, but he regained his confidence in Mallorca this Tuesday. Force Barça!
