Barcelona fine with narrow win after record 40-shot night
espn.comPublished: 4/23/2025
Summary
Dani Olmo scored a late winner for Barcelona, securing a 1-0 victory over Mallorca and boosting their lead at the top of LaLiga to seven points ahead of Real Madrid after the weekend's match. The Catalan giants had dominated possession, creating 40 shots in total—more than any other team since 2003—but were unable to convert. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised his team for their resilience and tactical approach despite the missed opportunities, while confirming that he was happy with a hard-fought 1-0 result against a strong opponent.