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Raphinha and Yamal shine as Barcelona thrashes Mallorca 5-1

3. December 2024
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Barcelona roared back to form in La Liga, demolishing Mallorca 5-1 with standout performances from Raphinha and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona delivered a statement victory tonight, crushing Mallorca 5-1 away from home and bouncing back after three consecutive La Liga setbacks. With a dazzling display from Raphinha and 17-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal, the Catalan giants reaffirmed their title ambitions.

The match started on a high for Barcelona when a defensive blunder by Mallorca gifted Ferran Torres a simple tap-in for the opener. However, the hosts equalized just before halftime through Vedat Muriqi, capitalizing on a defensive lapse in Barcelona’s high line.

The second half saw Barcelona shift gears. In the 56th minute, Raphinha confidently converted a penalty to restore the lead, setting the stage for a Barcelona masterclass. By the 74th minute, Lamine Yamal showcased his brilliance with a sublime outside-foot pass to Raphinha, who slotted home to make it 3-1.

Just five minutes later, Yamal’s creative spark shone again with another stunning trivela pass, this time setting up Frenkie de Jong for a composed finish and a 4-1 lead. The final blow came in the 84th minute when Victor capitalized on a swift counterattack orchestrated by De Jong to seal the emphatic victory.

With this performance, Barcelona has regained its stride in La Liga, sending a clear message to rivals: the Catalans are back on track.

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