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Barcelona Beat Nine-Man Mallorca 3-0 in La Liga Opener

Late league approval of Marcus Rashford alongside Joan García highlighted the club’s financial juggling

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Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 22, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Soccer Football - LaLiga - RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona - Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma de Mallorca, Spain - August 16, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with RCD Mallorca's Johan Mojica REUTERS/Francisco Ubilla

Overview

  • Raphinha opened the scoring in the seventh minute from Lamine Yamal’s cross before Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 23rd despite Mallorca’s protests over an injured defender.
  • Manu Morlanes and Vedat Muriqi received first-half red cards for dissent and a high boot on debutant goalkeeper Joan García, reducing Mallorca to nine men.
  • Marcus Rashford made his Barcelona debut as a second-half substitute after his registration cleared on match morning while García earned his first start in goal.
  • Manager Hansi Flick said his side was “only at 50%” despite a comfortable scoreline and indicated he will address tactical and performance issues.
  • The result boosts Barcelona’s early squad depth but underscores ongoing disciplinary concerns and refereeing debates to be resolved.