2021–22 La Liga: Barcelona Defeat Mallorca 2-1

Barcelona registered a 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Sunday night in La Liga.

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Barca are now just three points away from a Top 4 finish thanks to their last night's win in La Liga.

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Barça played well, scored one goal in each half and were the better team for the entire night.

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Xavi Hernández’s team wanted to get to the final third as quickly as possible and were very fast in possession.

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Memphis was especially impressive in the first half, looking for the ball and constantly making great runs in behind the defense which got him a goal.

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Now Barça have a chance to clinch a Champions League spot if they beat Real Betis next week.

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