AFCON 2025
Barcelona kicked off their LaLiga title defense with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.
Raphinha opened the scoring in the 7th minute, heading in a Lamine Yamal cross, followed by Ferran Torres’ strike in the 23rd minute.
Mallorca’s hopes crumbled with two red cards—Manu Morlanes (33rd minute, second yellow) and Vedat Muriqi (39th minute, VAR-reviewed high boot)—leaving them with nine players.
Yamal sealed the win with a 94th-minute goal.
Elsewhere, Alavés defeated Levante 2-1, with Stoichkov and Kike García scoring, despite Dani Gómez’s equalizer.
Valencia and Real Sociedad drew 1-1, with Hugo Duro’s header matched by Aritz Elustondo.
Sunday features three tantalising fixtures as Celta Vigo host Getafe, Athletic Bilbao welcome Sevilla to the San Mames, and Atletico Madrid travel to Espanyol.
Last season’s runners-up, Real Madrid, open their season at home against Osasuna, and new boss Xabi Alonso will be aiming to kick off with a bang.
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