Barcelona v Mallorca live – La Liga latest as Rajkovic saves Gundogan’s penalty

YAMAL STUNNER SEES OFF MALLORCA AND CLOSES GAP ON MADRID

Lamine Yamal’s wonder goal helped Barcelona move to second place in La Liga after a narrow 1-0 win over Mallorca.

The 16-year-old scored what proved to be the winner in the 73rd minute, as Xavi’s side leapfrogged Girona and closed the gap on leaders Real Madrid to five points.

The hosts were handed the ideal opportunity to break the deadlock midway through the first half when Copete brought down Raphinha in the box.

However, Predrag Rajkovic guessed correctly to deny Ilkay Gundogan from 12 yards out.

Chances were few and far between at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, with Rajkovic also producing wonderful reflex saves to thwart Joao Felix and Yamal.

Although, the Mallorca goalkeeper was rooted to his spot 17 minutes from time as Yamal cleverly lost his marker, before bending a beautiful shot into the far corner to seal all three points for Barca.