Three things we learned from Real Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona

Though Barcelona had gained 13 of their earlier 16 opening day fixtures (drawing two and shedding only one), it shouldn’t have been a foregone conclusion that they might go on to make it 15 from 18 towards a cussed Mallorca aspect that includes ex-Barca midfield Pablo Torre.

Because it turned out, the Catalans had been ‘on it’ from the primary whistle and the outcome not often appeared doubtful for that cause.

Every participant clearly knew his function and the odd mistake apart, it was a compelling efficiency from Hansi Flick’s males.

Let’s check out three issues from the sport.

Lamine and Raphinha straight again within the groove

New season, usual Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. Each their interaction with their team-mates in addition to their very own connection was telepathic at instances.

The cross for the primary aim was luxurious and obtained the end it deserved, with each gamers inflicting havoc down the channels.

An all-action efficiency from the Brazilian significantly caught the attention, racing again at instances to assist Alejandro Balde if the defence had been overloaded by the occasional break from the hosts.

Doubling up on Lamine as his affect turned extra evident truly helped Barca because it left extra room centrally, however the hosts couldn’t cease the proficient teen having the ultimate phrase.

Barca’s calm vs Mallorca’s exuberance

Though Barca took the sport to their opponents, there was a calmness and an authority about their play that was in stark distinction to a extra effervescent efficiency from Mallorca.

It was as if the hosts had been a collective coiled spring and, sadly for them, all of that adrenaline had disastrous penalties within the first half as firstly Morlanes after which Muriqi had been despatched off.

Apart from Ronald Araujo’s regular rushes of blood to the top within the opening 18 minutes, the Catalans stroked the ball round effortlessly.

The understanding and motion from the guests was on a par with something from 2024/25, and at this early stage that bodes very effectively certainly.

Commanding efficiency from Joan Garcia

So much has been mentioned and written about Barcelona’s new custodian, and culers noticed first hand simply how commanding he’s on the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

Fast off his line to snuff out any kind of assault from the hosts, he was equal to no matter was despatched his manner, be that prime balls or low pictures.

A wonderful vary of passing completely complemented the remainder of his recreation, and take a look at as he may, Marc-Andre ter Stegen isn’t getting again within the aspect if Garcia continues on this vein, even when he does nonetheless maintain the No.1 shirt.