Barcelona has kicked off its La Liga title defense with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca. Raphinha scored early by heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal in the seventh minute. Ferran

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Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who led Barcelona's prolific attack last season, needed only seven minutes to impress again. Yamal's curling cross found Raphinha by the far post and the Brazil forward headed in from close range.

The 2025-26 La Liga season has arrived, and all the top clubs are back in action this weekend, starting with Girona vs Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

The Balanguera kick off their title defense at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Barcelona begin their quest for a 29th La Liga title on Saturday as they head to the Balearic Islands for a tricky test opening match at Mallorca.