Another win, more control: Barcelona stay clear at the top after routine win over Mallorca

Barcelona tightened their stranglehold on the La Liga title race with a composed 3-0 dismissal of Mallorca at the Estadi Olímpic on Saturday, stretching their advantage at the summit to four points after 23 rounds of action.

The Catalans controlled proceedings from the outset, and Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, capping a spell of relentless pressure with a clinical finish that reflected the hosts’ early dominance. Mallorca rarely threatened before the interval as Barcelona monopolised possession and retreated to the dressing room worthy leaders.

Any lingering doubt was extinguished in the 61st minute when teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal doubled the advantage, slotting home calmly after the league leaders patiently probed for a second opening. The strike deflated the visitors and allowed Barcelona to dictate tempo without overextending.

Marc Bernal added gloss to the scoreline seven minutes from time, hammering in the third to seal a performance that showcased midfield authority and defensive assurance. The victory lifted Barcelona to 58 points, keeping them firmly in the driver’s seat.

Second-placed Real Madrid, on 54 points, were due to visit Valencia on Sunday, but the pressure now rests squarely on the capital club to respond. Mallorca, meanwhile, remain mired in 15th on 24 points, casting anxious glances toward the relegation zone as the season enters its decisive stretch.