Barcelona

Marc-Andre ter Stegen kept a fifth consecutive clean sheet in the top-flight and, along with Lewandowski's brilliantly taken strike in the 20th minute ...

Pedri’s introduction from the bench brought some calm back to Barcelona’s game in the final 20 minutes and helped it keep the stubborn hosts at arm’s length in the final stages. The Poland forward, the division’s top goalscorer, netted his ninth league goal with a perfectly-placed, curling finish into the bottom-right corner, through a gap that only he could see. Xavi deployed young left-back Alejandro Balde out of position on the right side of his defence because of injuries to Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and Hector Bellerin, and brought Ansu Fati into the starting line-up.

It was the Pole's ninth goal of the season, and eighth in the league. No player has scored eight goals in his first seven LaLiga games since Christian Vieri ...

The 19-year-old, fighting his way back from four surgeries to repair an injury to his left knee suffered in late 2020, started the move that led to Barca's goal, stealing the ball on the left and passing to Lewandowski. He showed up again just before the final whistle to deny Kang-In Lee and secure the three points. No player has scored eight goals in his first seven LaLiga games since Christian Vieri with It is always hard to attack when there is no space, you have to be almost faultless. It was hard, we played how Mallorca wanted after the break and we can't allow that, we have to go for the second goal." Marc is in spectacular form.

In defence, with Sergi Roberto still not completely fit, Hector Bellerin, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo injured, Alejandro Balde got the nod to start at right ...

While he occupied the defenders very well, it often left a gaping hole in the centre of the park. He kept pressing the opposition backline and, on another day, could have had another goal before 90. Coming off a solid international break, the captain casually dropped a masterclass which will, almost undoubtedly, go unnoticed. Aerially, Mallorca’s crosses and long balls to Vedat Muqiri were no match for the Spaniard. In defence, with Sergi Roberto still not completely fit, Hector Bellerin, Jules Kounde, and Ronald Araujo injured, Alejandro Balde got the nod to start at right-back. Raphinha was rested in favour of Ansu Fati, while Pedri made way for Franck Kessie in midfield.

It wasn't the prettiest but a Robert Lewandowski wondergoal was enough for Barcelona to get a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca.

Out of the four defenders, Christensen had the best game of the bunch. The Polish striker turned something out of nothing to score the only goal of the game. Especially with the stretch of upcoming games. “It’s the first time I’ve played on the right side, but we have to be ready for all situations. However, this time around, Robert Lewandowski ensured his side got the three points thanks to a wondergoal in the 20th minute. Recent history has not been kind to Barcelona following the international break.

The striker's prolific start to life in Spain has now seen him score nine goals in the first seven games of the season but none have been as brilliant as ...

‘We had the opportunities to win by a bigger margin, admitted Sergi Busquets. When Antonio Sanchez’ cross arrived to the edge of the six yard box, left wing back Jaume Costa ran on to it but Ter Stegen saved brilliantly from his shot. He drifted away from Martin Valjent and curled a shot inside the keeper’s far post – it was his 12th goal in all competitions for Barcelona and he is well on his way to the half century he managed last season.

Xavi was full of praise for his Barcelona players after their 1-0 win away at Mallorca.

[Three points in Palma moves Barcelona to the top of the La Liga table overnight thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s fine early goal.](https://www.football-espana.net/2022/10/01/robert-lewandowski-wonder-goal-edges-barcelona-past-mallorca) “It was difficult for us. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/barcelona/2022/10/01/63389d07ca4741f2058b4580.html). [Inter Milan ](https://football-italia.net/teams/inter/)in a crunch European showdown at the San Siro. [Xavi](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/xavi) was full of praise for his [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) players after their 1-0 win away at [Mallorca](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/mallorca). [with Xavi angered by a string of players returning to Catalonia carrying knocks from international duty.](https://www.football-espana.net/2022/09/30/xavi-angered-by-international-duty-injuries-for-barcelona-stars)

Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati struck up an instant connection, the latter providing for the former as Barcelona earned a feisty win at Mallorca.

[Marc-Andre ter Stegen](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/140740/Marc-André-ter-Stegen), they may have grabbed a draw. [Gerard Pique](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/45931/Gerard-Piqué) and [Jordi Alba](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/121021/Jordi-Alba) both also came back into the side having lost their places this season. [Champions League](/football/league/_/name/uefa.champions) for Barca before the World Cup. [Inter Milan](/football/team?id=110) in Europe and a trip to face Real Madrid in LaLiga to come before Oct. There appeared to be little on when he collected a pass from [Ansu Fati](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/292957/Ansu-Fati) in the 20th minute, but he cut back to beat his man before unleashing a low-arrowed shot into the bottom corner. Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, who came in and kept them up on the last day of last season, has built a team who are difficult to beat, especially at home. [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.espn.com.au/football/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski) scored the lone goal, having now netted in six of seven league games this season. [Upcoming fixtures](/football/fixtures?league=esp.1) Los Blancos host [Osasuna](/football/team?id=97) on Sunday with a chance to leapfrog Barca. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Mallorca 0-1 Barcelona](/football/match?gameId=643833)

The victory meant that Xavi Hernandez has now become the first manager in La Liga history to go unbeaten in his first 18 away matches in the competition. He ...

He is yet to score twice in the same half in La Liga. The goal on Saturday took Lewandowski’s tally across competitions for Barcelona to 12. As has been the case for most of the season, Lewandowski yet again proved to be the difference-maker in attack for Barcelona.

Taking all three points against Mallorca in a hard-fought encounter, Barcelona transiently return to the top of the table in La Liga.

Lewy gave his side the lead in the 20th minute with a piece of magic. Moving into a month where they play Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan, amongst other strong teams, the manager will need his goalkeeper to be in the best possible state. Despite being deployed out of position, Balde, too, played a close to flawless game on the right side of the defence. Though the visitors had the lion’s share of possession, Aguirre’s side had more shots and big chances on the night. Having had his two most potent defenders injured during the international break, all eyes were on Xavi to see whom he deploys in central defence against Mallorca. In a month where they step onto the field eight times, it becomes altho more important for Barcelona to preserve their energy and grind out wins from difficult situations.