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Barcelona Dominates But Misses Lewandowski in Narrow Win Over Mallorca
Wow, what a game that was! Barcelona's match against Mallorca ended in a tight 1-0 victory, but the real story here isn’t the scoreline — it’s everything that led up to it. Let’s just say, life without Robert Lewandowski is starting to sting for Barça. Forty shots. Yes, you heard that right. Forty! And yet, only one managed to hit the back of the net. That’s not just inefficiency; that’s a loud, flashing sign of what happens when your main goal machine isn’t on the pitch.
Hansi Flick’s team absolutely dominated possession, dictated the tempo, and created a ton of opportunities, but the final touch just wasn’t there. Credit to Mallorca’s keeper Leo Roman — he was absolutely immense between the sticks. He denied Ferran Torres early on, and when Yamal tried to follow up, that too was blocked. It really felt like there was an invisible wall in front of that net.
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Pedri and Dani Olmo were a joy to watch though. Pedri, in particular, was pulling strings all night, delivering slick passes and creating space. One of those moments of brilliance did lead to the match's only goal — Eric Garcia found Olmo in the box right after halftime, and Olmo finished with cool precision. That goal was more relief than celebration for Barça fans.
But even after breaking the deadlock, Barcelona just couldn’t kill off the game. Yamal had a golden chance laid on a plate by Pedri in the 78th minute, but again, Roman stood tall. Flick tried to inject some late-game energy with Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, and Pau Victor, but the second goal never came.
It wasn’t all gloom, though. The win sends Barça seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Still, it’s clear that without Lewandowski leading the line, Barcelona lacks that killer edge up front. The buildup play is beautiful, the midfield is flowing, but converting that dominance into goals is becoming a challenge — especially with tougher fixtures ahead.
So yes, it’s a win, but it’s also a wake-up call. The attack needs to be sharper. The finishing needs to be clinical. And more than anything, they need Lewandowski back — and soon. Because the next few weeks aren’t just important. They could define the entire season.
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