Barcelona Open La Liga Title Defence
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Marash Kumbulla is a new Mallorca player, the only thing missing is the official announcement. After a loan spell with Espanyol, the player is returning to La Liga but is switching clubs. Bailey’s agent confirms Roma’s interest: “We are seriously considering this opportunity.”
Barcelona kick off their title-defending season with a visit to Mallorca in a La Liga clash on Saturday. Barca finished last season 28-4-6 and should already be bursting with confidence thanks to a 5-0 victory against Serie A club Como last weekend.
In the 36th minute of the La Liga 2025-26 matchday 1 fixture at San Moix, Muriqi challenged for a loose ball towards Barcelona’s penalty box, catching Joan Garcia in the face with his left foot. The referee had initially shown a yellow card, but VAR called for a review, prompting the referee to upgrade the decision to a red card.
Barcelona might have secured a 3–0 victory in their first La Liga match of the season, but Hansi Flick was less than impressed with his side’s performance.
FC Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign this Saturday evening on Mallorca’s pitch. The Blaugranas won 3-0, thanks in particular to a brilliant performance from Lamine Yamal.
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FC Barcelona pick up their first three points of the 2025-26 La Liga season after beating Mallorca 3-0 away from home. Goals from Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal sealed the win for the current La Liga champions.
Marcus Rashford is registered in time to feature for Barcelona in their La Liga opener against Mallorca on Saturday.