Having thrown away their lead in La Liga over the previous three matchdays, Barcelona took on Mallorca at Son Moix on Tuesday evening.
The Catalans fielded their strongest accessible lineup barring Robert Lewandowski who was changed by Ferran Torres within the group. Hansi Flick’s goal was clear from the get-go – to assist the group again on their toes and take all three factors.
Barcelona took the lead on the evening by way of Ferran after the Spaniard pounced on Mallorca’s defensive error however conceded an equaliser within the ultimate minutes of the opening half.
Lamine Yamal gained the group a penalty early within the second half and Raphinha transformed the prospect at hand the group the lead as soon as extra. The Brazilian and Spaniard then linked up once more to make it 3-1 within the 74th minute earlier than Frenkie de Jong made it 4.
Pau Victor added the cherry on the cake late within the evening with the group’s fifth, capping off a shocking win.
Barça Common brings you the participant scores from Mallorca 1-5 Barcelona.
Inaki Pena: 7.5
The goalkeeper was compelled out of his field greater than as soon as within the first half and was first rate in reacting to the risk. Made one massive save to maintain Barcelona within the sport however not a lot he might do in opposition to the eventual equaliser as he was outnumbered.
Alejandro Balde: 7.5
Match sufficient to the beginning after the heavy problem within the final sport, Balde was inspiring on the left together with his tempo and trickery as he typically led the counterattacks for the Blaugrana. His ultimate crosses, nevertheless, have been nonetheless comparatively underwhelming.
Inigo Martinez: 8
The veteran was stable in defence and spotless by way of holding his offside line. Accomplished the sport with six clearances and a key move.
Pau Cubarsi: 8
The younger centre-back was proven a yellow card in simply the 2nd minute of the sport and was compelled to be cautious for the remainder of the sport.
Did nicely in holding his offside strains most of the time though he did make the error of taking the offside name in opposition to Mallorca’s purpose as a right. Ultimately, nevertheless, the purpose stood and Cubarsi was left seen as the person satisfied it was offside, but confirmed incorrect.
Jules Kounde: 6.5
The Frenchman was poor in opposition to Mallorca and continued to look comparatively fatigued and uninterested. Was typically late to the half-chances, missed marking his man and compelled others together with Marc Casado to cowl in his division.
Marc Casado: 7
Casado’s return was key. (Photograph by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
Casado’s return introduced stability again into the Catalans’ midfield as he fashioned a wall in the midst of the park to chop out the hosts’ counterattacks.
Didn’t have an entire lot to do within the buildup because the group didn’t play a lot by way of the center and as a substitute opted for longer balls.
Pedri: 7.5
The Canary Islander didn’t have lots to do within the first half when aerial balls predominated however as soon as once more dictated the play for the Catalans all through the sport. Was far more conspicuous within the second half together with his inventive passing.
Dani Olmo: 9
The attacking midfielder was one in every of Barcelona’s greatest gamers on the evening, always pushing to get into scoring positions and make runs between the Mallorca defence.
It was Olmo’s run that prompted the error that led to Ferran Torres’ opener and he was always the goal of the group’s lengthy balls excessive. Then put Yamal into area in entrance of the purpose with a shocking defence-splitting move which ultimately led to the penalty.
Lamine Yamal: 9.5
Lamine gained the penalty for 2-1 within the second half. (Photograph by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
The teen was a shadow of his greatest within the first half, but managed to string by way of some sensational balls each within the air and on the bottom. Did decently down the suitable flank however was poor together with his ultimate shot in entrance of the purpose.
Got here again into the second interval higher and gained the penalty for the group with a blistering counter-attacking run. Proved that he’s nicely and actually again with a shocking help with the surface of his boot for Raphinha. Went on to supply the pre-assist for the fourth purpose. Merely unplayable.
Raphinha: 9
The captain was omnipresent and integral in Barcelona’s buildup down the left flank, combining nicely with Alejandro Balde and slicing in to hitch the assault. Missed an enormous 1v1 probability late within the first half that may have restored Barcelona’s lead.
Stepped up for the penalty early within the second interval and transformed it with confidence to push his facet into the lead. Accomplished his brace within the 74th minute with a sensible end to Yamal’s help.
Among the many targets. (Photograph by Rafa Babot/Getty Photos)
Ferran Torres: 7
Took Robert Lewandowski’s place within the beginning lineup and capitalised on Mallorca’s mistake to present the group a 1-0 lead. Nevertheless, he was poor in most actions aside from the purpose together with his first contact negating many probabilities for Barcelona and letting the group down. Ought to have had a hat-trick for the possibilities he loved.
Pau Victor: 8
A optimistic cameo from the teen who confirmed his means to run into areas and capitalise. Supplied the help for the group’s fourth purpose. Bought a purpose later within the evening when the Dutchman returned the favour.
Frenkie de Jong: 8
Got here on and scored the fourth purpose for Barcelona. Went on to return the help to Pau Victor minutes later.