Barcelona, Spain — April 21, 2025
FC Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 win over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys on Matchday 33 of the 2024/25 LaLiga campaign, maintaining pressure at the top end of the table as the season enters its final stretch.
The match was a tense and tightly contested affair, with Mallorca defending resolutely throughout and Barcelona struggling at times to break down their organized backline. However, a moment of brilliance midway through the second half proved decisive.
Decisive Moment
The breakthrough came in the 67th minute, when Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal delivered a pinpoint cross from the right wing. The ball found Robert Lewandowski, who timed his run perfectly to head home from close range, leaving Mallorca goalkeeper Predrag Rajković with no chance.
The goal marked Lewandowski’s 18th of the LaLiga season and highlighted his continued importance to Xavi Hernández’s side, especially in tight matches where experience and composure are vital.
Dominant but Wasteful
Barcelona dominated possession and created more chances overall, but were often wasteful in the final third. Ferran Torres and João Félix both came close to doubling the lead but were denied by sharp saves and poor finishing.
Mallorca, meanwhile, remained compact and dangerous on the counter, with Abdón Prats and Dani RodrÃguez testing Marc-André ter Stegen on a couple of occasions. But the visitors lacked the cutting edge needed to pull off an upset in Catalonia.
Title Race Stays Alive
The victory keeps Barcelona in the title race, trailing Real Madrid by a narrow margin and staying just ahead of Atlético Madrid. With five games left to play, every point is crucial, and the Blaugrana will be pleased to have taken all three in a tricky fixture.
Xavi praised his side’s resilience after the match:
“These are the kinds of games that win you championships. We had to be patient, and the team showed great character. We’ll keep fighting until the very end.”
What’s Next
Barcelona will travel to face Real Sociedad next weekend in another must-win encounter, while Mallorca return home to host Sevilla as they continue to push for a top-half finish.
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