Barcelona took a step closer to the La Liga title with a hard-fought win over Mallorca on April 22, 2025. The match, held at the Estadi Municipal de Son Moix, saw Barcelona secure three crucial points, further extending their lead over rivals Real Madrid in the race for the championship.
It was the sort of game you might expect with two teams determined to play a pressurized, defensive chess match. Barcelona seized upon a late-game opportunity. It was their spirit and fight that propelled them to the top of the league table. This impressive victory is yet another positive indication for Barcelona as they seek to win La Liga trophy this season.
The victory over Mallorca built on the cushion Barcelona has at the top. It demonstrated the side’s skill with tactics and how deep their bench is. Creativity and fun have fueled the team’s stellar performance this season. This match put the final nail on the coffin of whoever might have expected an easy run in La Liga for Madrid.
Follow our full match report, with minute-by-minute updates, on Al Jazeera’s sports page. Our detailed match report gives you all that and more, with a complete review of the match, dramatic highlights, and player ratings. This opinion piece, written by NASA scientists Kevin Hand and Manasi Pathak, appeared on the opening day of the match itself. While the page has closed, football fans and followers can relive much of the action through a comprehensive recap of the spectacle. It features everything you need to get started…
Open FIFA 09 and check out our first video summary, featuring Barcelona’s victory against Mallorca. It highlights the key moves and plays that led them to the winners circle. For those interested in further details, a link to the full match report was available on Al Jazeera’s sports page titled “Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend La Liga lead over Real Madrid,” dated April 22, 2025.
