LaLiga Standings After FC Barcelona vs. Mallorca: Lamine’s Stunning Goal Propels Barça to Second Place

The FC Barcelona kicked off LaLiga EA Sports 2023-2024 Matchday 28 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca at Montjuïc. With this win, the Blaugrana put pressure on their title rivals, surpassing Girona and trailing leaders Real Madrid by just 5 points, though having played an additional match.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid tops the table with 66 points, while Girona follows with 58 points, now in third place. Barcelona, propelled by a fantastic goal from Lamine Yamal in the 72nd minute, secures the second position with 61 points. Despite a subdued performance, the victory keeps the hopes alive for Barcelona to defend their championship.

On Sunday evening, the league leaders, Real Madrid, face Celta at home at 18:30, seeking to dispel doubts arising from recent results, including three draws in the last five matches, and a dip in overall performance.

Before that, on Saturday at 21:00, Girona hosts Osasuna. Míchel’s side is also facing a challenging period, having lost three of the last four matches, squandering a significant lead over Barcelona, which was once 11 points in January.

Fourth-placed Atlético Madrid, with 55 points, visits Cádiz on Saturday at 16:15. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao, in fifth place with 50 points, continues its quest for a Champions League spot on Sunday in Las Palmas, facing Garcia Pimienta’s team.

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