Barça Cruises Past Majorca in Liga Opener Amid Controversy
Hey everyone, let me walk you through the first matchday of La Liga where FC Barcelona faced off against Majorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. It was an eventful kickoff to the season, and honestly, the headlines don’t lie—Barça came out on top with a 3-0 victory, but not without stirring up a bit of drama.
From the very start, Barcelona set the pace. Within just seven minutes, Raphinha found the back of the net thanks to a brilliant setup by Lamine Yamal, who was already showing signs of being the star of the match. It wasn’t just a regular assist—Yamal’s vision and control were on full display, and the goal set the tone for what was to come.
Things got even more intense in the first half when Ferran Torres scored what quickly became the talk of the stadium. Here’s the kicker: the Majorca defense had paused after Yamal’s shot left one of their players, Raillo, stunned in the box. Torres didn’t hesitate—he unleashed a powerful strike that went straight into the net. Controversy erupted immediately because the defenders argued the goal shouldn’t count, yet the referee validated it, making it 2-0 in Barcelona’s favor and leaving the Majorca fans in shock.
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The match didn’t ease up after that. Majorca struggled to get any rhythm, especially after two of their players, Morlanes and Muriqi, were shown red cards. With just nine men, their chances became incredibly limited. Barcelona, on the other hand, seemed to glide through the game, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Pedri nearly added another, with a thunderous shot that was narrowly stopped by the goalkeeper, and Dani Olmo hit the post on a beautifully timed pass from Raphinha.
As the match approached stoppage time, Lamine Yamal capped off his remarkable performance with a solo goal in the 94th minute. He weaved past the defense and tucked the ball into the top corner with his left foot—a moment that perfectly summed up why he’s being hailed as one of the brightest young talents in world football.
A side note: Barcelona had to wear their third kit from last season, a green ensemble, because their new 2025-2026 kits were too similar to Majorca’s red-and-black colors. It was a quirky little twist that made the game feel even more unique for fans watching.
By the final whistle, the scoreline read 3-0. Barcelona had delivered a dominating performance, marked by tactical brilliance, individual skill, and just enough controversy to keep everyone talking. Majorca was simply overwhelmed, and the Blaugranas walked off the pitch with all three points and a clear message to the rest of La Liga: they’re back and ready to impress.
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