Barcelona open title defence with 3–0 at Mallorca; Rashford debuts
Barcelona beat Mallorca 3–0 on 16 August to launch their La Liga title defence, with Marcus Rashford making his debut off the bench.
Raphinha and Ferran Torres struck before half-time; Lamine Yamal sealed the win late. Mallorca finished with nine men after two red cards.
The performance offered an early look at Hansi Flick’s attacking structures and wide-area combinations.
“Barcelona opened their La Liga defence with victory at Mallorca; Rashford debuted.”
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