Three talking points from Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca as Lamine Yamal scores stunner and Marcus Rashford shines

Barcelona tightened their grip on the LaLiga summit and kept their perfect Camp Nou record intact with a commanding 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Mallorca, a win that stretched the Catalans’ unbeaten run against the Islanders to 20 matches and preserved their 100 percent home record this season.

Here are the three major takeaways from a night that underlined why Hansi Flick’s side remain the team to beat in Spain.

1. Lewandowski’s ice-cold reminder Robert Lewandowski needed only 12 touches to decide the contest, breaking the deadlock on 29 minutes with the kind of predatory finish that has defined his career. Mallorca had started brightly and looked the likelier scorers until the Poland striker pounced, offering a timely reminder that even as speculation over his future grows, elite movement and ruthless conversion remain his calling cards.

2. Rashford’s irresistible audition Marcus Rashford’s loan spell is fast resembling a permanent transfer plea. Already into double figures for goals and assists across all competitions before kick-off, the Manchester United man tormented Mallorca from the left flank: a fizzing free-kick forced a spectacular save from Leo Roman, a blistering burst of pace left defenders trailing, and a near-miss served notice of his constant threat. With Raphinha sidelined, Rashford’s second-half industry further strengthened his case for a summer deal.

3. Grit to go with the glamour Barcelona have often been accused of finesse without fight; against Mallorca they married artistry with aggression. Marc Casadó and Fermín López set the tone, snapping into challenges and repeatedly winning back possession to prevent the visitors from ever building momentum. The result was a victory founded as much on tenacity as talent, a trait that could prove invaluable in the title run-in.

The Catalans, now 30 points from 30 at home and into the Copa del Rey semi-finals, look increasingly equipped for a trophy assault on multiple fronts.