Barcelona sent a resounding message to their LaLiga rivals by dismantling RCD Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday night. Raphinha’s second-half brilliance and a dominant team performance saw the Blaugrana return to winning after a string of disappointing results. The victory ended a three-match winless run in the league and extended their unbeaten streak against Mallorca to 17 matches (W15, D2).
A Fiery Start for Barcelona
Having suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to UD Las Palmas over the weekend, Barcelona needed to respond with vigor. Hansi Flick’s side didn’t disappoint, storming out of the blocks at Estadi de Son Moix. The opening goal came in the 12th minute when Ferran Torres capitalized on a defensive mix-up to slot the ball past Leo Román. The goal marked Torres’ second of the season and gave Barca the perfect platform to build.
With momentum on their side, Barcelona pushed for more. Torres nearly doubled his tally, only to be denied by Román, while 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal squandered a golden opportunity, firing wide from close range. Despite their dominance, Barca couldn’t find a second, leaving the door open for Mallorca to strike back.
Mallorca’s Equalizer Sparks Drama
Against the run of play, Jagoba Arrasate’s Mallorca found their way back into the match. Just before halftime, Pablo Maffeo’s unselfish pass set up Vedat Muriqi, who tapped in the equalizer, stunning the visitors. Despite Barcelona’s overwhelming control, the goal gave Mallorca hope as they headed into the break level.
Raphinha to the Rescue
Barcelona emerged from the halftime team talk with renewed intent. Their aggressive start to the second half soon bore fruit when Johan Mojica fouled Yamal in the box. Raphinha stepped up and coolly converted the penalty, netting his 15th goal of the season across all competitions.
The Brazilian winger wasn’t done yet. In the 60th minute, he latched onto Yamal’s stunning trivial cross to score his second of the night and restore Barca’s two-goal cushion. With Raphinha leading the charge, Barcelona looked unstoppable as they tightened their grip on the game.
Sealing the Statement Victory
Frenkie de Jong and Pau Victor added the icing with late goals. De Jong first pounced on a loose ball in the box to make it 4-1 before setting up Victor for an easy finish in the dying minutes. The final scoreline reflected Barcelona’s dominance and underlined their title ambitions as they extended their lead to four points at the top of the table.
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Final Thoughts
Barcelona’s emphatic victory over Mallorca sends a clear warning to their rivals: the Blaugrana are back in business. With Raphinha in top form and young talents like Yamal making waves, Hansi Flick’s men look poised for a strong finish to the season. The win not only boosts their title credentials but also rekindles the confidence of their passionate fan base.
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