Barcelona started the defense of their title more easily than expected on the away game against Mallorca. The Catalans won with a classic 3:0 after goals from Rafinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. The second goal of the match caused great controversy, and in the meantime two from Mallorca received red cards on Saturday night.

In the eighth minute, Barcelona took the lead in the score. Lamine Yamal advanced from the right and sent a perfect cross to Rafinha, who from close range sent the ball into the near right corner for 1:0.

The controversial goal fell in the 23rd minute, when Ferran Torres shot from distance, but doubts remained about an error on the part of the referees, because Lamine Yamal tripped Antonio Raio after a heavy blow to the head.

In the 34th minute, Mallorca was left with a man less. Lamine Yamal broke through the center and was brought down by Manu Morlanes, who was already hanging with a yellow card. In the 39th minute, Vedat Murici left Mallorca with 9 men after a nightmare tackle on Joan Garcia.

Lamine Yamal made the final 3:0 only in the last seconds of added time, when he found the top right corner of the goal with an attractive shot. We remind you that fans in Bulgaria are eagerly awaiting the talent's visit to Sofia on September 4 for the world qualifier between the "lions" and Spain.

La Liga results on August 16:
Mallorca - Barcelona 0:3
Alaves - Levante 2:1
Valencia - Real Sociedad 1:1 |BGNES