Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Friday evening, with young talent Lamine Yamal once again proving decisive.
Yamal’s stunning goal in the second half provided Barcelona with a much-needed spark in a match where they struggled to convert possession and shots into quality chances.
Despite Ilkay Gundogan missing a penalty in the first half, Barcelona managed to secure the win, setting them up for a crucial Champions League clash with Napoli on Tuesday.
Game Summary
Barcelona dominated possession early on but struggled to create clear chances. The match came to life with Raphinha winning a penalty, which was missed by Gundogan.
Both teams had opportunities, with Larin and Muriqi going close. Barcelona’s attacking efforts were relentless but lacked cutting edge until Yamal’s brilliant goal.
Substitute Lewandowski and Roque injected energy into Barcelona’s attack, but it was Yamal’s goal that ultimately secured the victory for the team.
Player Ratings:
– Marc-Andre ter Stegen: 6/10 – Limited involvement in the match.
– Jules Kounde: 6/10 – Made crucial interceptions when needed.