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27-05-2025
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Lamine Yamal signs contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal stands on the pitch prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, center, attempts a shot on goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal stands on the pitch prior to the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, center, attempts a shot on goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Teenage star Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031, the club announced Tuesday. The 17-year-old Yamal helped the Catalan club clinch a domestic treble — La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup — with his goals, dribbling and playmaking. Advertisement He scored the the decisive goal to clinch Barcelona's 28th Spanish league title in a 2-0 victory at crosstown rival Espanyol nearly two weeks ago. Barcelona also reached the Champions League semifinals this campaign. His big season — he scored 18 goals overall and led La Liga with 13 assists — came after he helped Spain win the European Championship last summer. Yamal, who turns 18 in July, made his debut in April 2023 at Camp Nou and has already made 106 appearances for Barcelona. 'In 2031, Lamine Yamal is only gonna be 23,' the club said in a post on X as a reminder of how young their global star is. Yamal joined Barcelona's famous La Masia academy at age 7. ___ AP soccer:
Time of India
20-05-2025
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The wealthiest football clubs of 2025 ranked
Image Source: Getty Real Madrid has achieved a record by making over €1 billion in a single year. According to the Deloitte Football Money League , this is the first time it has happened. According to the report, the top 10 clubs in Europe made €11.2 billion last season, mainly by selling tickets, participants from financial backers, and broadcasting rights. Real Madrid leads the money league once again For the second time, Real Madrid is listed as the most affluent football team on a worldwide scale. Advertising, business rights, and shirt sales during that season brought the club a total of €1,045.5 million. A big part of this jump came from the newly upgraded Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which helped bring in more ticket revenue and new commercial deals. This is the ninth time in the last 12 years that Real Madrid has taken the No.1 spot in the Deloitte list. Their continued success on the pitch, combined with smart business moves off it, has kept them ahead of the competition. The club's loyal fan base, strong brand value, and global appeal are all part of what keeps the money flowing in. Also Read: Real Madrid stay alive in title race with last minute win in Li Laga Top 10 clubs collect record €11.2 billion According to Deloitte, the 10 highest-earning football clubs brought in a combined €11.2 billion during the 2023/24 season — a 6% increase from the year before. On average, each club earned about €560 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo Sponsorships and commercial deals made up the biggest chunk, around €244 million per club. Broadcasting added another €213 million, while matchday revenue averaged €103 million. Interestingly, ticket sales grew the fastest — up by 11% — as clubs charged more and improved the matchday experience with better stadiums and premium seating. Rank Team League Name Country Income 1 Real Madrid Spanish La Liga Spain €1,045.5m 2 Manchester City English Premier League England €837.8m 3 Paris Saint-Germain French Ligue 1 France €805.9m 4 Manchester United English Premier League England €770.6m 5 Bayern Munich German Bundesliga Germany €765.4m 6 FC Barcelona Spanish La Liga Spain €760.3m 7 Arsenal English Premier League England €716.5m 8 Liverpool English Premier League England €714.7m 9 Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League England €615.0m 10 Chelsea English Premier League England €545.5m For the first time since 2015, ticket income made up 18% of total revenue, showing that fans are still willing to pay more for live matches. Deloitte's findings show how modern stadiums and global marketing have turned top football clubs into money-making machines. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
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04-05-2025
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Mbappé scores twice and Madrid wins again to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of 'clasico'
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, celebrates with Vinicius Junior after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, centre, challenges for the ball with Celta's Marcos Alonso, left, and Celta's Javi Rodriguez during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, centre, and Celta's Yoel Lago, right, in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, right, makes an attempt to score during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, celebrates with Vinicius Junior after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, centre, challenges for the ball with Celta's Marcos Alonso, left, and Celta's Javi Rodriguez during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, centre, and Celta's Yoel Lago, right, in action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, right, makes an attempt to score during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored in each half as Real Madrid held on to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday to keep pace with Barcelona in the Spanish league title race. Arda Güler also scored for Madrid, which opened a 3-0 lead early in the second half but saw Celta get back into the game toward the end of the match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Advertisement Celta had a couple of great chances to complete its comeback, including a shot by Pablo Durán that stopped just short of the goal line after a deflection by Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the 78th minute. Courtois had to make a couple of saves near the end to secure the win. The victory moved Madrid back within four points of leader Barcelona ahead of the teams' last 'clasico' of the season next Sunday in Barcelona. The Catalan club came from behind to defeat last-placed Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday, when coach Hansi Flick rested most of the team's regular starters ahead of its Champions League semfinal match at Inter Milan on Tuesday. Barcelona and Inter drew 3-3 in the first leg. Güler put Madrid ahead with a shot into the top corner in the 33rd, and Mbappé scored in the 39th — also finding the top corner — and in a breakaway in the 48th. The France star hadn't scored in the league since March. Advertisement The match appeared under control until Javi Rodríguez pulled the visitors closer in the 69th and Williot Swedberg scored Celta's second goal in the 76th. A couple of minutes later, Durán's shot agonizingly stopped just in front of the goal line after the ball picked up some backspin as it struck Courtois. 'It was a shame,' Celta striker Borja Iglesias said. 'We had our chances. That shot by Pablo almost went in. It wasn't meant to be.' Celta, which was coming off a 3-0 win over Villarreal, stayed in seventh place. There were a few jeers from the Bernabeu crowd as Madrid struggled to hold on to its lead late in the game. Advertisement It was the fourth straight league win for Madrid, which last Saturday lost the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona and last month was eliminated by Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Forward Rodrygo was not included in the squad because of illness. ___ AP soccer:
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03-05-2025
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Barcelona marches toward La Liga title before Inter Milan decider in Champions League
Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, left, and Valladolid's Marcos Andre challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, and Valladolid's Antonio Candela, left, challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Valladolid's fans hold banners read "Ronaldo go home" during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) A poster with a portrait of Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo lays on a floor at the Jose Zorrilla stadium during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Valladolid's Ivan Sanchez, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Pau Victor, right, shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal warms up before the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick waits for the start of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sits on a bench before the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Pau Victor shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Raphinha runs during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, centre, and Valladolid's Juanmi Latasa challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Raphinha, left, and Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrate after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Raphinha, left, and Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrate after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Andreas Christensen, left, and Valladolid's Marcos Andre challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, controls the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, centre, and Valladolid's Antonio Candela, left, challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Fermin Lopez, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Valladolid's fans hold banners read "Ronaldo go home" during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) A poster with a portrait of Real Valladolid owner Ronaldo lays on a floor at the Jose Zorrilla stadium during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Valladolid's Ivan Sanchez, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Pau Victor, right, shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal warms up before the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick waits for the start of the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sits on a bench before the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Pau Victor shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Raphinha runs during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, centre, and Valladolid's Juanmi Latasa challenge for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Barcelona's Raphinha, left, and Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrate after the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valladolid and FC Barcelona at the Jose Zorrilla stadium in Valladolid, Spain, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and Fermín López saved Barcelona from a stumble at relegated Valladolid on Saturday, helping it close on the La Liga title before a crunch Champions League match at Inter Milan. Halftime substitute Raphinha canceled out Valladolid's first-half opener in the 54th minute. López continued his quietly superb season by bagging the winner six minutes later for a 2-1 road victory. Advertisement Hansi Flick played with fire by rotating his starting XI ahead of Tuesday's trip to Milan, where Barcelona and Inter will see which can tip the balance in their semifinal after delivering a 3-3 thriller this week in Spain. Valladolid made a surprising start when Iván Sánchez's shot deflected off Ronald Araújo, hit the turf and looped over goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was making his first start since recovering from a right knee injury in September. Barcelona was stalled until Lamine Yamal replaced injured debutant Daniel Rodríguez, whose first game ended after just over half an hour when he hurt his right arm. Raphinha replaced an ineffective Ansu Fati at halftime. The Brazil forward, who has come through in the clutch for Barcelona this season, drilled in a loose ball after goalie André Ferreira punched a cross by Yamal to the edge of the area. Fermín followed up moments later with a precise, low strike into the corner. Advertisement Yamal had a goal-bound shot saved on the line by Valladolid's Antonio Candela in the 80th. The 17-year-old also delivered the dribble of the match, when he spun with the ball to twirl past two defenders. Barcelona opened a seven-point gap over Real Madrid, which it beat last weekend in the Copa del Rey final to launch its bid for a treble. Madrid hosts Celta Vigo on Sunday. After this round there will be four games left, including a clasico in Barcelona next weekend. 'I was really eager to play and enjoy being on the field. And there is no better way to return than with a win,' Ter Stegen said on his first appearance in seven months. 'We are keeping up the momentum ahead of some spectacular games.' Advertisement Protest against Ronaldo Valladolid was relegated last week after winning just four of 33 games before Barcelona came to the city in north-western Spain. Valladolid's disgruntled fans protested against club owner, Brazil and Real Madrid great Ronaldo, before and during the Barcelona game. Supporters waved fliers that looked like 500-euro notes with the face of Ronaldo and the message in English 'Ronaldo go home' on them before tossing them toward the turf. They also chanted for him to leave. Other results Third-placed Atletico Madrid drew at Alavés 0-0 as Diego Simeone was left five points behind fierce rival Real Madrid. Advertisement Ayoze Pérez's double led Villarreal to a 4-2 win over Osasuna and reinforced its hold on fifth place, which next season will earn a Champions League berth. Real Betis, in sixth, was four points behind with a game in hand. Hugo Duro scored twice for Valencia as it won at Las Palmas 3-2 and kept the Canary Islands club in the relegation zone. ___ AP soccer:
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22-04-2025
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Barcelona increases Spanish league lead by beating Mallorca 1-0 on Dani Olmo's goal
Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick, right, greets Barcelona's Ansu Fati after he is substituted by Barcelona's Raphinha during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Raphinha falls to the ground after a challenge with Mallorca's Antonio Sanchez during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, center, celebrates with scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, second right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Mallorca's goalkeeper Leo Roman during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Mallorca's Cyle Larin, foreground, is challenged by Barcelona's Ronald Araujo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal gets ready to take a corner kick during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Pedri, right, passes the ball past Mallorca's Omar Mascarell during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, second left, scores his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, second left, scores his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick, right, greets Barcelona's Ansu Fati after he is substituted by Barcelona's Raphinha during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Raphinha falls to the ground after a challenge with Mallorca's Antonio Sanchez during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, center, celebrates with scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, second right, attempts a shot at goal in front of Mallorca's goalkeeper Leo Roman during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Mallorca's Cyle Larin, foreground, is challenged by Barcelona's Ronald Araujo during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Lamine Yamal gets ready to take a corner kick during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Pedri, right, passes the ball past Mallorca's Omar Mascarell during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) Barcelona's Dani Olmo, second left, scores his side's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Mallorca at the Lluis Companys Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort) MADRID (AP) — Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase its Spanish league lead on Tuesday. The home win gave the Catalan club a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, which visits Getafe on Wednesday. Advertisement Barcelona and Madrid will meet in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday in Seville. Olmo's winner came a minute into the second half at Montjuic stadium, with the playmaker finding the net from inside the area. It was the third consecutive victory for Barcelona in the league. Mallorca, which has only two wins from its last nine matches, stayed in seventh place. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made several changes to his starting lineup, with forward Ansu Fati making his first league start in nearly six months. Striker Robert Lewandowski was absent because of a muscle injury. Espanyol draws at Valencia Advertisement Earlier Tuesday, Espanyol's three-game winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw at Valencia, which has drawn two in a row after three straight victories. The result left both teams tied on 39 points, though Espanyol has a game in hand. Valencia was in 14th place, just behind Espanyol. Also Wednesday, Celta Vigo hosts fifth-place Villarreal, and Las Palmas visits fourth-place Athletic Bilbao. Relegation-threatened Alaves welcomes ninth-place Real Sociedad. On Thursday, third-place Atletico Madrid hosts midtable Rayo Vallecano, while sixth-place Real Betis visits last-place Valladolid, which has lost 12 of its last 13 matches. ___ AP soccer:
