Barcelona strengthened their grip on prime spot in LaLiga with a commanding 3-0 house victory over struggling Mallorca, transferring 4 factors clear on the summit.
Targets from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Marc Bernal sealed a cushty night time for the league leaders on the Nou Camp.
Mallorca confirmed flashes of menace within the opening half, with Jan Virgili inflicting Jules Kounde issues down the flank, however the guests had been unable to show promising moments right into a breakthrough.
The impasse was damaged by Barcelona’s attacking strain halfway by the primary half. Marcus Rashford’s right-footed effort was blocked, the rebound struck Dani Olmo, and Lewandowski was readily available to transform from shut vary.
The second half was largely one-way visitors and Barcelona successfully ended the competition shortly after the hour mark. Yamal created area 25 yards from objective earlier than unleashing an excellent strike into the best nook, his third objective in six appearances towards Mallorca.
There was nonetheless time for additional punishment as one other teenager received on the scoresheet. Marc Bernal capped a swift counter-attack by bursting into the world and calmly slotting house his first objective for the membership.
Hansi Flick’s facet maintained their flawless house file in La Liga this season, making it 11 wins from 11 on the Nou Camp and a sixth clear sheet.
The win will increase the strain on title rivals Actual Madrid, who face Valencia on Sunday. Barcelona subsequent journey to Girona on Monday, 16 February, after internet hosting Atletico Madrid within the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday.
Mallorca stay simply above the relegation zone and can look to bounce again after they host Actual Betis on 15 February.
