FC Barcelona opened their new La Liga campaign against RCD Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix on Saturday, August 16.
The defending champions scrambled to register new recruits Marcus Rashford and goalkeeper Joan Garcia with La Liga, hours before their departure for Mallorca.
Several other Barca players are awaiting validation by Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional (LFP), including Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, Roony Bardghji, Gerard Martin and Hector Fort.
Raphinha handed Barca a dream start with a seventh minute effort, assisted by Lamine Yamal.
Ferran Torres put the visitors ahead by the 23rd minute, with Barca on the ascendancy.
By the 42nd minute, Mallorca had already conceded seven cards, including five yellow cards and two red cards, leading to the expulsion of Manu Morlanes in the 24th minute and Vedat Muriqi in the 39th, whose call was decided by VAR.
Back from the break, Barca struggled to put matters into their hands despite a two-man advantage, as they squandered countless clear-cut chances.
Yamal eventually hit home the third goal following an assist from Pedri, to help Barca seal a crucial 3-0 away win on matchday one.
Other results: Alaves 2-1 Levante, Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad.
Upcoming matches: Sunday August 17: Celta Vigo – Getafe, Athletic Club – Sevilla, Espagnol – Atletico Madrid.
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