Barcelona started their LaLiga title defence with a 3-0 victory over Mallorca, with goals from Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal. The game featured two sendings-off for Mallorca, putting them at a disadvantage. Barcelona dominated possession and shooting opportunities but could only add a third goal late in the match. Hansi Flick was unhappy with his team's performance, stating they played at 50% and expressing a need for improvement despite securing three points. Controversy surrounded one of the goals, as Mallorca protested while a player lay injured.
Hansi Flick expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance despite a comfortable win, stating they played at only 50% after their opponents were reduced to nine men and that they should have scored more.
Barcelona controlled the match, firing 17 shots and achieving an expected goals (xG) of 1.43, but Flick believed they should have scored more quickly after their advantage.
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