FC Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mallorca at home in a match from La Liga’s 33rd round, bringing them one step closer to clinching the league title. Coming off a dramatic comeback against Celta Vigo, the Catalans aimed to maintain momentum and temporarily extend their lead over Real Madrid to seven points.
With the Copa del Rey final approaching, coach Hansi Flick rotated his squad, handing starts to Ansu Fati, Hector Fort, Gavi, and Ferran Torres. The attack featured young talents like Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo, who were active from the opening minutes.
Barcelona dominated possession and created several chances early on, with Ferran Torres and Yamal testing Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Roman, who delivered an outstanding performance throughout the match. Despite the pressure, Mallorca posed threats on the counterattack, keeping the Blaugrana defense on high alert.
The breakthrough finally came just after halftime. Dani Olmo scored a well-placed low curler into the far post in the 46th minute, rewarding Barcelona’s persistent efforts. Barça continued to press for a second goal, but Leo Roman stood firm, denying efforts from Fati, Pau Victor, and Fermin Lopez.
Though Mallorca came close to equalizing on a few occasions, Barcelona held on for the narrow win. The final score doesn’t fully reflect the game’s dynamics, as the hosts dominated but struggled to beat an inspired goalkeeper. With three more points secured, Barcelona tightens its grip on the league title race—at least for now.
