Wed Dec 04 00:10:59 UTC 2024: ## Barcelona Crushes Mallorca 5-1 in La Liga Comeback
**Palma de Mallorca, Spain** – FC Barcelona emphatically ended their three-game winless streak in La Liga with a resounding 5-1 victory over RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Son Moix on Tuesday. After a closely contested first half that ended 1-1, Barcelona unleashed a dominant second-half performance, scoring four unanswered goals to secure a crucial three points.
Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error. However, Mallorca equalized just before halftime through Vedat Muriqi.
The turning point came in the second half. A penalty awarded to Barcelona following a foul on Lamine Yamal was expertly converted by Raphinha, putting Barça back in front. Raphinha then doubled his tally in the 74th minute, finishing a trademark cross from Yamal. Frenkie de Jong added a third goal in the 79th minute, again profiting from Yamal’s exceptional playmaking. Pau Víctor capped off the rout with a late goal, making the final score 5-1.
Yamal, the teenage sensation, was the architect of Barcelona’s second-half dominance, providing several key passes and demonstrating his exceptional talent. The victory will significantly boost Barcelona’s confidence as they head into a critical end-of-year stretch of matches.
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