Barcelona: Barcelona’s narrow victory, their third straight in league competition, extends their lead over rivals Real Madrid to seven points ahead of Los Blancos’ trip to Getafe later tonight. The result adds momentum for the Catalan side as they prepare to face Madrid once again—this time in the Copa del Rey final set for Saturday in Seville.

Dani Olmo broke the deadlock just one minute after the restart, calmly converting from inside the area to secure all three points for the hosts. Despite a spirited effort from Mallorca, the visitors failed to break down Barcelona’s backline and left with no reward.

Team changes and key highlights

Manager Hansi Flick rotated his squad ahead of the weekend’s cup final, giving young forward Ansu Fati his first league start in nearly six months. Star striker Robert Lewandowski was unavailable due to a muscle injury, prompting further tactical adjustments from the Catalan side.

Mallorca, now with only two victories in their last nine outings, remain seventh in the table and will need to regain form quickly to maintain hopes for European qualification.

Barcelona, meanwhile, appear to be peaking at the right time, blending rotation with resilience as they continue their title chase and gear up for a crucial domestic cup showdown.