Barcelona Beats Mallorca 5-1 in La Liga

Barcelona's return to form in La Liga was marked by a commanding 5-1 victory over Mallorca, largely credited to the impactful return of teenage star Lamine Yamal from injury. The Catalans, who had struggled in Yamal's absence, quickly took the lead through Ferran Torres after a defensive mix-up from Mallorca. Despite Mallorca equalizing just before halftime through Vedat Muriqi, Barcelona dominated the second half with Raphinha scoring twice, and additional goals from Frenkie de Jong and Pau Victor. This win propelled Barcelona to 37 points, maintaining a four-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, who have two games in hand. Manager Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of Yamal's presence in the squad, while also resting top scorer Robert Lewandowski for this match. The victory marks a significant turnaround for Barcelona after a challenging stretch of three winless matches.