Yamal, Raphinha Star as Barcelona Crush Nine-Man Mallorca 3-0 in La Liga Opener.

Yamal, Raphinha Star as Barcelona Crush Nine-Man Mallorca 3-0 in La Liga Opener.

Mallorca vs Barcelona La Liga 2025-26 Match Highlights.

                    Welcome to the highlights of the La Liga 2025-26 match between Mallorca and Barcelona, played at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Barcelona delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over a nine-man Mallorca side, with standout performances from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Match Overview

Barcelona kicked off their La Liga 2025-26 campaign with an emphatic 3-0 win, capitalizing on Mallorca’s two red cards in the first half. Raphinha and Ferran Torres scored in the first half, while Yamal sealed the victory in stoppage time. Marcus Rashford also made his Barcelona debut, marking a historic moment as the first Englishman to play for the club since Gary Lineker.

Key Updates

· FULL-TIME: Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona
The referee blew the final whistle, confirming Barcelona’s dominant 3-0 victory to start the La Liga 2025-26 season. Despite controversial refereeing decisions, Barcelona’s clinical finishing and Mallorca’s numerical disadvantage defined the match.

· 94’ | GOAL: MRC 0-3 BAR - Yamal makes it three!
Lamine Yamal capped off a brilliant performance with a trademark left-footed strike to the top right corner, securing Barcelona’s third goal in stoppage time.

· 90’+4’
Four minutes of added time were signaled after regulation time.

· 89’ | CORNER
Mallorca goalkeeper Roman pushed Yamal’s shot out for a Barcelona corner.

· 86’
Ronald Araujo’s acrobatic effort from a set piece sailed well over the bar.

· 84’
Substitute Dani Rodriguez made an impact for Mallorca, showing resilience despite their numerical disadvantage.
· 79’
Barcelona struggled to find the final pass to break through Mallorca’s stubborn nine-man defense.

· 70’
Eric Garcia’s header from a Frenkie de Jong cross was saved by Mallorca’s Roman.

· 68’ | Rashford makes Barcelona debut
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to make his Barcelona debut, becoming the first Englishman to play for the club since Gary Lineker.

· 66’ | CORNER
Mallorca earned a corner, displaying incredible fighting spirit despite being down to nine men.

· 63’
A clash of heads between Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi and Mallorca’s Dani Rodriguez briefly halted play, but both players continued.
· 59’
Raphinha’s shot from the edge of the box went just wide.

· 55’
Mallorca faced a daunting task, needing two goals to salvage a point with only nine players.

· HALFTIME: MRC 0-2 BAR
Barcelona led 2-0 at the break, with Mallorca reduced to nine men. Controversial refereeing decisions, including two red cards, put the home side at a significant disadvantage.
· 52’ | YELLOW CARD
Raphinha received a yellow card for a bad challenge on a Mallorca player. The tackle could have warranted a red, but the referee opted for leniency.

· 50’ | CORNER
Mallorca won another corner, showing resilience despite their predicament.

· 45’+7’
Seven minutes of added time were signaled for the first half.

· 39’ | RED CARD: Mallorca down to 9 men!
Vedat Muriqi received a straight red card after VAR intervention, reducing Mallorca to nine players following a high boot that caught Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

· 37’ | YELLOW CARD
Muriqi was booked for catching Garcia’s face with a high boot, escalating tensions.

· 33’ | RED CARD: Mallorca down to 10 men
Manu Morlanes was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for protesting Ferran Torres’ controversial goal.

· 25’ | GOAL: MRC 0-2 BAR - Torres makes it two
Controversy surrounded Barcelona’s second goal. Yamal’s shot hit a Mallorca player’s head, causing him to collapse, but Torres recovered the ball and scored, doubling Barcelona’s lead.
· 22’
Muriqi missed a golden opportunity, firing a shot from the six-yard box straight at Garcia.

· 21’ | CORNER
Mallorca earned the first corner of the match.

· 19’
Araujo committed another foul on Muriqi, his third of the game, but escaped a booking.

· 15’
Araujo’s clumsy challenge on Muriqi went unpunished by the referee, sparking frustration.

· 11’
Pedri’s fantastic recovery run thwarted a dangerous Mallorca move.

· 8’ | YELLOW CARD
Mallorca’s Morey received the first yellow card for pulling down Raphinha.

· 7’ | GOAL: MRC 0-1 BAR - Raphinha scores!
Raphinha opened the scoring with a header, assisted by a brilliant pass from Lamine Yamal, showcasing the Spaniard’s vision and the Brazilian’s clinical finishing.

· 5’
Mallorca adopted a deep defensive stance, inviting Barcelona to attack, a risky strategy against the visitors’ potent offense.

· 3’
Yamal displayed his dribbling prowess early, though his final pass lacked precision.

· 2’
Ferran Torres led the line for Barcelona in the absence of the injured Robert Lewandowski.

· 1’
The match kicked off with Mallorca in their traditional red kit and Barcelona in green shirts.
Pre-Match Notes

· Barcelona’s Lineup and New Signings
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed confidence in registering new signings Marcus Rashford and goalkeeper Joan Garcia in time for the opener. Both players were available, with Rashford making his debut in the second half.

· Mallorca’s Challenge
Playing at home, Mallorca aimed to upset the Spanish champions but faced a tough task against a star-studded Barcelona side led by Yamal and Raphinha.
Controversies.· Ferran Torres’ Goal (25’)
Torres’ goal sparked debate as it came after Yamal’s shot struck a Mallorca player, who collapsed. The referee allowed play to continue, and Torres capitalized, raising questions about the decision.

· Mallorca’s Red Cards (33’, 39’)
The dismissals of Manu Morlanes and Vedat Muriqi were contentious, with Mallorca fans and analysts criticizing the referee for favoring Barcelona. Morlanes’ second yellow for protesting and Muriqi’s red after VAR review left Mallorca severely disadvantaged.
Standout Performers

· Lamine Yamal: The young Spaniard was instrumental, providing an assist for Raphinha’s opener and scoring a stunning goal in stoppage time.

· Raphinha: The Brazilian scored the first goal and was a constant threat, though his yellow card highlighted his aggressive play.

· Ferran Torres: Stepped up in Lewandowski’s absence, scoring a controversial but crucial second goal.
Match Details

· Date: August 16, 2025

· Venue: Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma de Mallorca

· Attendance: 23,318

· Referee: Not specified in updates, but controversial decisions were noted

· Kick-off: 6:30 PM GMT
Where to Watch

For full match replays and additional highlights, check platforms like YouTube (SportPulse Daily), ESPN, beIN SPORTS, or the official LaLiga website.

Barcelona’s commanding performance sets the tone for their La Liga title defense, while Mallorca will look to regroup after a challenging opener.