Xavi hernandez
Mallorca Hold Barca, While Sevilla Smash Almeria In La Liga
Mallorca took an early lead in the seventh minute when Vedat Muriqi capitalised on a poor pass from Marc-Andre ter Stegen, netting the ball from close range. Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the 40th minute with a brilliant low shot from outside the penalty area. Barcelona nearly added a second, but defensive lapses allowed Abdon Prats to find the net following a long pass from the back, reports Xinhua.
Barcelona found it challenging to create opportunities, prompting Xavi Hernandez to introduce Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Fermin Lopez. Joao Felix's shot hit the post, and while Yamal believed he had earned a penalty, the referee overturned the decision after consulting VAR. Fermin Lopez then equalized in the 75th minute after a coordinated play with Yamal and Lewandowski.
