Barcelona cruised to a cushty 3–0 win over Mallorca on Saturday to maneuver 4 factors clear on the prime of the La Liga standings and keep on track to defend their title.
Objectives from Robert Lewandowski, Marc Bernal and Lamine Yamal sealed Barcelona’s victory on the partially reopened Camp Nou, extending Barcelona’s benefit over second-placed Actual Madrid forward of Álvaro Arbeloa’s aspect’s journey to Valencia on Sunday.
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Regardless of the convincing scoreline, Barcelona have been under their greatest within the first half, though Lewandowski’s close-range end ensured they went into the break in entrance.
“I used to be not blissful; we weren’t on our stage; the enjoying and passing have been too sluggish,” admitted head coach Hansi Flick. “The primary half was not how Barcelona need to play, however the second half was a lot better.”
Rashford was once more concerned within the build-up to the opener, together with his blocked effort falling to Dani Olmo, who teed up Lewandowski to complete from shut vary.
The England ahead later noticed a harmful free-kick tipped onto the crossbar by Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Roman, whereas Yamal missed from point-blank vary after Jules Kounde’s rebound fell into his path.
{The teenager} made amends after the restart with an outstanding strike from exterior the field, leaving Roman with no likelihood. Marc Bernal wrapped up the win late on as Barcelona asserted full management.
It was Yamal’s fourth purpose in 4 video games, underlining his wealthy vein of kind.
“He saved his vitality for the second half and the purpose. Lamine is improbable,” Flick mentioned.
