Barcelona Dominate Mallorca in LaLiga Opener
BARCELONA – Barcelona secured a 3-0 win over nine-man Mallorca in their LaLiga opener on August 16, 2025. England forward Marcus Rashford made his debut off the bench, adding extra excitement to the Spanish champions’ strong performance.
Raphinha opened the scoring after seven minutes, followed by Ferran Torres in the 23rd minute. Mallorca’s Manu Morlanes and Vedat Muriqi were both sent off within six first-half minutes, leaving the home side severely disadvantaged.
Rashford Debut Highlights Barcelona’s Depth
Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, entered the match in the 69th minute, becoming the first English player to feature for Barcelona’s first team since Gary Lineker in 1989.
Yamal Seals Comfortable Victory
Lamine Yamal completed the 3-0 victory with a superb strike in stoppage time. Despite the scoreline, coach Hansi Flick expressed concern over Barcelona’s second-half intensity, emphasizing the need for consistent performance.
📊 Match Statistics: RCD Mallorca vs FC Barcelona – LaLiga 2025/26 Opener
| Statistic | RCD Mallorca | FC Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 0–3 | 3–0 |
| Goalscorers | — | Raphinha (7′), Ferran Torres (23′), Lamine Yamal (90’+4′) |
| Possession | 28.9% | 71.1% |
| Shots (Total) | 4 | 24 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Fouls Committed | 13 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Substitutions | 5 | 5 |
| Attendance | 23,318 | 23,318 |
| Referee | José Luis Munuera Montero | José Luis Munuera Montero |
Key Match Events:
- Raphinha opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a header from a Lamine Yamal cross.
- Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a right-footed shot.
- Lamine Yamal sealed the victory with a stunning left-footed strike in stoppage time (90’+4′), assisted by Gavi.
- Manu Morlanes received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 33rd minute.
- Vedat Muriqi was shown a straight red card in the 39th minute for a high challenge on goalkeeper Joan García.
Barcelona will travel to Levante next Saturday, while Mallorca hosts Celta Vigo in their next LaLiga clash.
