Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal redeemed himself after missing an open goal by scoring a stunning curler from outside the penalty area, leading Barcelona to a decisive 3-0 victory over Mallorca. The win allows Barcelona to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for the Catalan club, while 18-year-old Marc Bernal scored his first career goal late in the match to seal the convincing win. Both Yamal and Lewandowski now share an impressive tally of 10 league goals each this season.
Real Madrid, currently in second place, has an opportunity to reduce the gap to just one point if they manage to secure a win against Valencia this Sunday. During the match, Lewandowski struck in the 29th minute after some excellent play down the left side from Marcus Rashford. His initial shot was blocked, but Lewandowski showcased his composure by controlling the ball and slotting it past a defender into the goal.
Rashford’s performance has notably improved throughout the season, and he nearly scored in first-half injury time with a curling free kick that forced a brilliant save from Leo Roman. The ball eventually found its way to right back Jules Kounde, whose mishit shot reached Yamal. However, the 18-year-old prodigy missed from nearly on the goal line, prompting Lewandowski to offer him some encouragement.
Yamal displayed his talent again in the 61st minute with a remarkable strike, weaving past a defender and sending a powerful, dipping shot into the bottom corner. The execution was so precise that Roman barely had time to react. Both Yamal and Lewandowski were substituted later in the match but applauded Bernal for his excellent goal in the 83rd minute. Barcelona tore through Mallorca’s midfield with four quick passes, setting Bernal up to cut inside a defender and calmly place the ball inside the post.
In another match on Saturday, Real Sociedad secured a 3-1 victory over Elche, moving them into eighth place. Goals from Croatian midfielder Luka Sucic and Spanish forward Mikel Oyarzabal gave Sociedad a 2-0 lead. Although Portugal striker Andre Silva pulled one back just before halftime, Iceland captain Orri Stein Oskarsson, who replaced Oyarzabal, secured the win by scoring the third goal in the 89th minute.
In terms of scheduling, two matches were postponed. The home game for Rayo Vallecano against Oviedo was called off at short notice due to safety concerns regarding the pitch at Vallecas Stadium. Additionally, the match between Sevilla and Girona was canceled because of adverse weather conditions. While Oviedo expressed their understanding of the decision, they criticized the late notice and are considering legal action.
In related news, Barcelona has officially severed ties with the proposed breakaway European Super League. Previously playing a pivotal role in the campaign to establish a rival tournament to the Champions League, the club announced on Saturday that it would no longer participate in the controversial project.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2026/02/09/yamal-fires-as-laliga-leaders-barcelona-beat-mallorca-3-0/
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Publish Date: 2026-02-09 06:20:00
