Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, right, jumps for the ball with Mallorca's Matija Nastasic during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
La Liga: Lamine Yamal Scores As Barcelona Beat Mallorca - In Pics
Teenager Lamine Yamal curled in a second-half goal to grab Barcelona a 1-0 win over Mallorca at home on Friday, lifting the defending Spanish league champions into second place. Yamal’s exquisite shot from just inside the corner of the area for the 73rd-minute goal salvaged an otherwise lackluster Barcelona from a second straight draw. It was the 16-year-old Yamal’s sixth goal across all competitions in his first full season with Barcelona. He’s set several milestones for his young age, such as the youngest player to debut and to score in the Spanish league, to score for Spain, and to start in the Champions League. Coach Xavi Hernández kept Robert Lewadowski on the bench until the final half hour, resting him before Tuesday’s Champions League match against Napoli to see which advances to the quarterfinals. Their first game in Italy ended 1-1. Barcelona moved two points ahead of Girona before it hosts Osasuna on Saturday. Leader Real Madrid is five points clear of Barcelona before hosting Celta?Vigo?on?Sunday.
La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, left, duels for the ball with Mallorca's Antonio Raillo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Mallorca's Matija Nastasic, left, tries to block a shot from Barcelona's Joao Cancelo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Vitor Roque, right, duels for the ball with Mallorca's Jose Manuel Copete during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan reacts after missing a chance to score during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, center, duels for the ball with Mallorca's Samu Costa, left, and Mallorca's Sergi Darder during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Ilkay Gundogan duels for the ball with Mallorca's Sergi Darder during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Mallorca's Antonio Raillo, left, tries to block a shot from Barcelona's Marc Guiu during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
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La Liga 2023-24: Barcelona vs Mallorca | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort
Barcelona's Raphinha, front right, kicks the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
