La Liga: Barcelona Begin Title Defense with 3-0 Victory Over Mallorca


Barcelona: Barcelona commenced their title defense campaign on Saturday with a decisive three-goal victory over hosts Real Mallorca in a match that was part of the first round of Spain’s La Liga. Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona’s three goals in the 7th, 23rd, and 90+4th minutes, respectively.



According to Qatar News Agency, Mallorca finished the match with ten men after Manu Morlanes was sent off with a red card in the 33rd minute. Barcelona will play their next match against Levante on August 23, while Mallorca will visit Celta Vigo on the same day.



The current round of matches continues on Sunday with three games: Celta Vigo vs. Getafe, Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla, and Espanyol vs. Atletico Madrid. Elche will face Real Betis on Monday, and Real Madrid will host Osasuna on Tuesday.