In today’s La Liga season opener at Estadi Son Moix, Barcelona delivered a commanding performance, defeating Mallorca 2-0 in a match marked by early goals and significant disciplinary issues for the hosts.
⚽ Early Goals and Controversy
Barcelona wasted no time asserting their dominance. Just seven minutes into the match, Raphinha opened the scoring with a well-placed header from Lamine Yamal’s assist. Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on a loose ball in the box. The goal was contentious, as Mallorca players claimed a foul on their defender, Antonio Raillo, who was on the ground injured during the play. Despite protests, the referee upheld the goal after a VAR review .(Bolavip)
🔴 Disciplinary Chaos for Mallorca
The match took a dramatic turn in the 33rd minute when Manu Morlanes received a second yellow card for a foul on Yamal, reducing Mallorca to 10 men. The situation worsened just three minutes later when Vedat Muriqi was shown a straight red card for a reckless high boot that struck Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García in the face. The referee initially issued a yellow card but upgraded it to red following a VAR review .(Bolavip)
With both Morlanes and Muriqi sent off, Mallorca played the remainder of the match with nine players, facing an uphill battle against the defending champions.(Gazeta Express)
🧤 Joan García’s Eventful Debut
Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Joan García, made his La Liga debut in this match. His performance was overshadowed by the violent challenge from Muriqi, which left him shaken but uninjured. The incident highlighted the intense physicality of the match and the challenges faced by García in his first league appearance .
🏁 Final Thoughts
Barcelona’s victory was built on early goals and capitalizing on Mallorca’s disciplinary issues. The match showcased both the attacking prowess of the Catalan giants and the challenges of playing against a team reduced to nine men. Mallorca will need to regroup and address their disciplinary concerns ahead of their next
