Barcelona returned to winning ways with an impressive performance at Real Mallorca’s home ground. Hansi Flick’s men scored five goals in a landslide 5-1 victory.
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Barcelona visited Mallorca at Son Moix in the continuation of the 2024/2025 La Liga. This match is important for Barcelona who failed to win in the last three league matches.
Mallorca fought back quite well in the first half. Ferran Torres scored Barcelona’s first goal in the 12th minute, but then Vedat Muriqi equalized in the 43rd minute.
In the second half, Barcelona went on a rampage and scored four more goals through Raphinha’s brace (56′, 74′) and goals from Frenkie de Jong (79′) and Pau Victor (84′).
These additional three points are important for Barcelona to maintain their position at the top of the 2024/2025 Spanish League standings. Let’s check out the full match review!
Coach Hansi Flick fielded his strongest squad, except for Robert Lewandowski who was absent and replaced by Ferran Torres. The Spanish striker immediately opened the scoring in the 12th minute after taking advantage of a fatal mistake by Mallorca defender Johan Mojica. However, Vedat Muriqi managed to equalize for the hosts before the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Barcelona showed complete dominance. Raphinha scored a goal from a penalty after Mojica brought down Lamine Yamal in the penalty box. The Brazilian winger then scored his second goal in the 74th minute, taking advantage of a quick counter-attack.
Frenkie de Jong also registered his name on the scoreboard with his first goal this season, which confirmed his important role in Barcelona’s midfield. As a complement, Pau Victor, a substitute, scored a goal in the 84th minute to seal a landslide victory of 5-1.
This victory provides a little breathing space for Barcelona at the top of the standings, although Real Madrid still have two games in hand. The focus will now be on how the Blaugrana maintain their consistency amidst fierce competition with Los Blancos.
The result is also a positive sign for Flick and his squad after a shaky period. With players like Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong starting to find their best form again, Barcelona look ready to face the challenges of the rest of the season.
