Barcelona ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Mallorca, showcasing patience in build-up and efficiency in front of goal.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a clinical finish from close range, assisted by Dani Olmo after Mallorca failed to capitalize on early chances.
Despite a dominant first half from Barça, the game remained 1-0 until the second half, when Lamine Yamal doubled the lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the box, again set up by Olmo following a short corner.
Marc Bernal made it 3-0 with a brilliant, composed finish.
Barcelona controlled possession and tempo throughout, keeping a clean sheet in a professional performance that strengthened their title push.
Here are the Barcelona players’ ratings:
Joan García (8.5/10)
Kept a clean sheet with little to do.
Commanding when needed in a comfortable victory.
Eric García (8.5/10)
Solid defensively, contributed to the clean sheet, and was comfortable on the ball.
Helped build play from the back with good positioning.
Pau Cubarsí (8/10)
Composed at the back, won key duels, and maintained defensive stability.
Part of a backline that limited Mallorca to minimal threats.
Jules Koundé (8/10)
Reliable in defense and involved in build-up play.
Kept things tight against limited opposition attacks.
Alejandro Balde (8.5/10)
Provided width on the left and supported attacks effectively.
Solid but not heavily tested defensively.
Fermin López (8.5/10)
Contributed to midfield control and energy in transitions.
Helped maintain possession dominance.
Marc Casadó (8/10)
Anchored the midfield well in a patient performance.
Solid and error-free in a controlled outing.
Dani Olmo (9.5/10)
Delivered two precise assists for both goals and dominated the midfield with creative passing and vision.
Man of the match, pulling the strings in attack and controlling the game’s tempo.
Lamine Yamal (9.5/10)
Scored the second goal with composure and flair, adding energy on the wing throughout.
A constant threat with dribbling and movement, helping secure the comfortable win.
Robert Lewandowski (8.5/10)
Opened the scoring with a clinical finish from close range in the first half.
Threatening in the box but had fewer chances in a controlled game.
Substitutes:
Marc Bernal (8/10)
Came on late and scored the third goal, showing composure with a good finish.
Added energy in midfield during the closing stages, helping maintain control without any errors.
Ferran Torres (7/10)
Entered in the second half to provide fresh legs up front and stretch the play.
Solid contribution in transitions, but limited chances to make a major impact on the scoreline.
Roony Bardghji (7/10)
Subbed on to add width and directness on the wing in the final third.
Brought some dynamism and was involved in the late build-up, performing reliably in a cameo role.
João Cancelo (7.5/10)
Replaced a starter defensively and helped see out the game comfortably.
Maintained possession well from the back, but had little defensive work due to Barcelona’s dominance.
Tomás Marqués (7/10)
Late substitute who came on for the closing minutes to help manage the result.
Minimal involvement but helped preserve the clean sheet in a low-pressure period.
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