Barcelona Dominates Mallorca despite late Offside Drama

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona faced off against Mallorca at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on April 22, 2025. The match ended with Barcelona emerging victorious 1-0, thanks to a goal from Dani Olmo that broke the deadlock shortly after halftime.

The first half saw Barcelona dominate possession and create numerous chances. Despite their offensive pressure, they could not convert their chances, partially due to formidable goalkeeping from Mallorca’s Leo Roman, who made several outstanding saves, including a remarkable stop to deny Lamine Yamal when he was one-on-one.

Barcelona made key substitutions throughout the match, with Frenkie de Jong replacing Lamine Yamal in the second half and Raphinha coming on for Ansu Fati. As substitutions continued, Barcelona maintained pressure, showcasing their La Liga title aspirations.

In a dramatic moment, Mallorca appeared to have equalized late in the match, but a narrow offside call against Mateu Morey nullified the goal, leaving the visiting side frustrated. A header from Antonio Raillo also narrowly missed, marking missed opportunities for Mallorca, who struggled against the relentless Barcelona attack.

Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick, expressed optimism post-game, stating, “We handled the pressure well and created enough opportunities to win. Every match matters as we approach the end of the season.”

With this victory, Barcelona expands their lead at the top of the league table and continues their push for the La Liga title.