"Real Mallorca arrived at Camp Nou just two points above the drop zone and needing to be brave if they wanted to earn the points to allow them some breathing space. That in itself would've been just what the doctor ordered as far as Barca were concerned, rather than having to grind down a team putting 10 men behind the ball again."
"It was just his 12th touch of the game, but Robert Lewandowski showed that he still has all the qualities of an elite striker when opening the scoring just before the half hour. A simple finish? Perhaps. Though it was an important one, given that Mallorca had been much the better side before the Poland international found the net. Is his time at the club coming to an end too?"
"Say what you like about whether the Manchester United loanee is the right fit stylistically for Barcelona, but he can surely be doing no more to convince the powers that be that he belongs at the club. Into double figures for goals and assists already in all competitions before Saturday's game is a hugely impressive return, and the first-half against Mallorca had Rashford's name writ large all over it."
Real Mallorca arrived at Camp Nou two points above the drop zone, needing bravery to secure crucial points for breathing space. Barcelona entered unbeaten in 19 meetings with Mallorca and had won all 10 league home games this season, collecting 30 points while conceding five goals. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring just before the half-hour with his 12th touch, restoring Barca's lead after Mallorca had been the better side. Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, reached double figures for goals and assists across competitions and produced a dynamic all-action display in Raphinha's absence.
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