Barcelona edge past Mallorca 1-0 in a dominant La Liga performance at home. Dani Olmo scores the decisive goal as Barça claim three crucial points in the race for the top.
Barcelona continued their strong form in La Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Company’s. The Catalan giants dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the game, but it was Dani Olmo who made the difference with a well-timed strike that sealed all three points for the hosts.
Ansu Fati made the most of a rare opportunity to start for Barcelona, delivering a dynamic performance against Mallorca in their 1-0 La Liga win. The young forward was a constant threat in the final third, stretching the Mallorca defense with intelligent runs, unleashing long-range shots, and linking up smoothly with teammates around the box.
Fati’s energy and drive added a new dimension to Barça’s attack, and he was instrumental in keeping the pressure on Mallorca’s backline throughout the match.
Alongside him, Dani Olmo, Pedri, and Lamine Yamal once again impressed with their technical brilliance. The trio combined skill, creativity, and sharp vision to create multiple chances, both for themselves and their teammates.
Their interplay and attacking chemistry were key factors in Barcelona’s dominant performance, helping to unlock a compact Mallorca defense.This display highlighted the potential of Barça’s younger generation and offered a glimpse of a bright attacking future.
Barcelona Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny
- Defenders: Eric García, Ronald Araujo, Iñigo Martínez, Héctor Fort (substituted by Marc Guiu Martín, 77’)
- Midfielders: Gavi, Pedri
- Forwards: Lamine Yamal (subbed off for Frenkie de Jong, 87’), Dani Olmo (subbed off for Fermín López, 62’), Ansu Fati (subbed off for Raphinha, 62’)
- Striker: Ferran Torres (replaced by Víctor Barberà, 77’)
- 46th minute – Goal: Dani Olmo opens the scoring for Barça with a precise finish just after halftime.
Mallorca Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif (Román)
- Defenders: Mateu Morey, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raíllo, José Copete, Johan Mojica (subbed off for Toni Lato, 81’)
- Midfielders: Antonio Sánchez (subbed off for Jaume Costa Valery, 81’), Omar Mascarell (replaced by Salva Sevilla Salas, 86’), Samu Costa (replaced by Dani Domenech, 66’), Sergi Darder
- Forward: Cyle Larin (replaced by Abdón Prats, 86’)
Match Summary:
The match kicked off with Barcelona asserting early control, dictating the tempo and maintaining possession deep into Mallorca’s half. With a compact defense, Mallorca tried to frustrate the hosts, but Barça’s midfield—led by Pedri and Gündoğan—was relentless in building attacking momentum.
It wasn’t until the 62nd minute that the breakthrough came. Dani Olmo, who had been lively throughout, found space on the edge of the box and curled a precise shot into the bottom corner past Mallorca’s goalkeeper Rajković. The goal sparked celebrations and proved to be the game-winner in what was a disciplined, though not flashy, performance.
Key Moments:
- 20th minute – João Félix missed a golden chance to open the scoring with a one-on-one.
- 38th minute – Raphinha struck the crossbar from distance.
- 62nd minute – Dani Olmo scores after linking up with Gavi and Pedri in a slick move.
- 83rd minute – Mallorca’s only real chance was denied by Ter Stegen, keeping his clean sheet intact.
Dominant but Wasteful?
Barcelona enjoyed over 70% possession and had 15 shots, but only managed to convert once. While the team showed improved control and passing fluency, fans might still be concerned about the lack of clinical finishing in the final third—a pattern that has plagued Barça in several fixtures this season.
Dani Olmo – The Game Changer
Recently back from injury, Olmo has been a breath of fresh air in the final third. His movement, composure, and technique were vital against a stubborn Mallorca side. His goal tonight brings renewed hope for fans who have long awaited a consistent creative force beyond Lewandowski.
What This Means for Barcelona
With this win, Barcelona adds three more points, keeping them in close pursuit of Real Madrid and Girona in the top half of the La Liga table. As the season enters its final stretch, every point counts—and this victory, while narrow, was crucial see more.