Barcelona Edge Mallorca 1-0 as Dani Olmo Keeps Title Hopes Alive
Barcelona secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Mallorca tonight at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with Dani Olmo delivering the match-winning moment early in the second half.
Olmo Breaks the Deadlock
In a tightly contested match, Dani Olmo found the breakthrough just after halftime, slotting home the only goal of the night to give the Catalan giants all three points. Despite controlling much of the game, Barcelona were repeatedly frustrated by Mallorca’s goalkeeper Leo Román, who put in a stellar performance.
Rotation Ahead of El Clásico Final
Head coach Hansi Flick made several key rotations to rest players ahead of the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid. Even with a changed lineup, Barça showed composure and resilience to maintain their La Liga title charge.
La Liga Table Update
With this result, Barcelona move to 76 points, extending their lead at the top of the table to 7 points over second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand and face Getafe next.
Up Next:
All eyes now turn to the Copa del Rey final, where Barça will clash with Real Madrid in a season-defining encounter.