La Liga: Barcelona thrash Mallorca 5-1 to end winless streak
Barcelona returned to form in La Liga with stunning 5-1 thrashing of Mallorca at Son Moix, ending a three-game winless run.
The win strengthened their position at the top of the table, extending their lead to four points over Real Madrid, having played two more games.
Ferran Torres, making his first start in two months, opened the scoring early in the 12th minute after a defensive error by Johan Mojica.
However, Mallorca struck back before halftime, with Vedat Muriqi leveling the score to give the hosts hope.
Raphinha scored double in the encounter – Getty image
Barcelona took control after the break. Raphinha converted a penalty after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Mojica and later added his second with a clinical finish in the 74th minute.
Frenkie de Jong then notched his first goal of the season, easing the mounting pressure on him.
Substitute Pau Victor rounded off the scoring spree in the 84th minute.
