Aoba Tanaka 
In a crucial La Liga encounter, Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Mallorca, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal delivering a superb late winner. The triumph propelled Barcelona to the second position in the La Liga standings.
Despite a positive start by Barcelona, Mallorca proved resilient, and Barca’s Ilkay Gundogan faced a setback in the 24th minute as his penalty was saved by Mallorca’s goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic. The visitors showcased a solid defensive performance, frustrating Barcelona’s attempts to break through.
Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old winger, added excitement to the game when he struck the crossbar early in the second half. However, he later showcased his brilliance by curling in a fine effort from just inside the box, securing the much-needed goal for Barcelona.
The victory brings Barcelona within five points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, Barcelona has displayed commendable form. The win also places them two points above Girona in the La Liga table.
Barcelona’s coach, Xavi, was serving a touchline suspension during the match. Despite the penalty miss and a series of missed chances, Lamine Yamal’s late heroics provided the decisive moment, earning Barcelona a valuable three points.
With the La Liga title race heating up, Barcelona aims to maintain its momentum in the coming fixtures. The team’s next challenge will be against Osasuna, while they closely monitor Real Madrid’s performance against Celta Vigo on Sunday.
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