Barcelona, the defending champions, started their new La Liga season on August 17, 2025, with a decisive 3-0 win over Real Mallorca at the Son Moix Stadium.
This was not just Barcelona’s first game of the season but also the best game of rising star Lamine Yamal’s career. He not only scored a goal but also set up another, showcasing his dominance throughout the match.
Barcelona Take Early Control Amid Controversy
Barcelona controlled the ball from the start and broke the tie in the seventh minute with constant pressure. Yamal made a great cross that found Raphinha, who was open, and he headed the ball into the far corner to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead.
But replays showed that the ball might have gone out of play when the right wing was building up. Even though others protested, the referee let the goal stand, which was a great start for Barcelona.
Another questionable event happened in the 23rd minute. When Yamal’s shot struck Valiente’s head, causing him to fall to the ground with injuries, the Mallorca players requested a stop to the game.
However, the referee let the game go on, and Ferran Torres promptly scored to make it 2-0 for Barcelona. Angry fans at home showed their outrage, saying the choice was unfair.
Mallorca Reduced to Nine Men
In the 33rd minute, things got worse for Mallorca as midfielder Morlanes was sent off for fouling Yamal. Vedat Muriqi, a striker, got a straight red card just six minutes later for kicking Barça goalkeeper Iñaki Peña in the head.
In a short amount of time, Mallorca lost two players, and the game turned completely in Barcelona’s favor.
Yamal Scores the Winning Goal in Injury Time
Despite having more players, Barcelona maintained their lead until stoppage time. In the 94th minute, Yamal showed off his brilliance again by cutting inside and unleashing a crisp left-footed shot to seal the 3-0 win.
Flick Demands More From His Team
After the game, Barça head coach Hansi Flick said he was unhappy with how his team played as a whole.
He remarked, “We only played at about half of our potential, even though we were up by two goals and had two extra players. I didn’t like that; we should have done better.”
His statements made it clear that he wants better performances and higher standards from the team in the next games, even though they won.
Barcelona’s Season Outlook: Promise and Pressure
Barcelona will have a tough La Liga season ahead of them. They will need to remain consistent and get better, especially when they play bigger teams.
Yamal’s quick ascension is an enormous help for the club, and his play may be essential for Barça’s future. Fans can’t wait for more magical moments from the young star this season.
