Barcelona secured a slim victory over Mallorca with a goal from Lamine Yamal, helping them to maintain their chances of winning the La Liga title.

Lamine Yamal, the rising star of FC Barcelona, had a significant impact during the LaLiga EA Sports match against RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain. His remarkable goal in the 73rd minute propelled Barcelona to a 1-0 victory, securing their position in second place in La Liga.

Yamal’s decisive strike not only secured the win but also pushed Xavi’s team ahead of Girona and closed the gap on league leaders Real Madrid to just five points. The young talent showcased his skills and proved to be the difference-maker in this closely contested match.

The game started with a golden opportunity for the hosts to take the lead. Copete’s foul on Raphinha in the penalty box resulted in a penalty kick for Barcelona. However, Mallorca’s goalkeeper, Predrag Rajkovic, made an impressive save, correctly guessing the direction of Ilkay Gundogan’s shot from 12 yards out.

Throughout the match, scoring opportunities were scarce at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Rajkovic continued to showcase his reflexes, making fantastic saves to deny Joao Felix and Yamal. However, in the 73rd minute, Yamal cleverly evaded his marker and unleashed a beautiful shot into the far corner of the net, leaving the Mallorca goalkeeper rooted to his spot.

Yamal’s wonder goal secured all three points for Barcelona, propelling them to second place in La Liga. With this victory, Barcelona demonstrated their determination to challenge Real Madrid for the top spot. The young talent’s performance will undoubtedly be remembered as a turning point in their season.