Barcelona clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys, extending their lead at the top of LaLiga to seven points over Real Madrid.
Despite resting several key players ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures, Barcelona dominated the match and registered a remarkable 40 shots—the highest in a LaLiga game since at least 2003.
The only goal of the match came just after the restart, with Dani Olmo scoring in the 46th minute following a well-worked move involving Gavi and Eric Garcia. Mallorca’s goalkeeper, Leo Román, delivered a standout performance with 12 saves, keeping his team in the game despite constant pressure.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick rotated the squad, starting players like Ansu Fati and Héctor Fort, in a calculated move to preserve the fitness of key stars ahead of the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid and a Champions League semi-final clash with Inter Milan. While seen as a gamble by some, the depth of the squad proved enough to secure the win and maintain momentum in their pursuit of a historic treble this season.
Barcelona now sits atop the LaLiga table with 76 points from 33 matches, while Real Madrid trails behind with 69 points and a game in hand. The victory not only strengthens Barcelona’s league position but also sets a positive tone for the high-stakes matches ahead.
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