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4mo ago

Barcelona Edges Mallorca to Extend La Liga Lead to Seven Points

Dani Olmo's early second-half goal secures a narrow 1-0 victory as Barcelona balances squad rotation and title ambitions.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v RCD Mallorca - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal with Lamine Yamal, Ansu Fati and teammates REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v RCD Mallorca - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo shoots at goal REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v RCD Mallorca - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal with Eric Garcia as RCD Mallorca's Leo Roman looks dejected REUTERS/Albert Gea

Overview

  • Barcelona dominated with 40 shots but managed just one goal, highlighting efficiency challenges in a tight 1-0 win over Mallorca.
  • Dani Olmo scored the decisive goal within a minute of the second half, taking his tally to 10 goals this season.
  • Hansi Flick rotated his lineup, resting key players ahead of Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, while Robert Lewandowski remained sidelined with a muscle injury.
  • Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Roman delivered an exceptional performance, making 12 saves to keep Barcelona's attack at bay.
  • The victory strengthens Barcelona's position at the La Liga summit with a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.