Luuk De Jong's goal was the difference between these two sides when he rose high to head in Oscar Mingueza's cross.

Barcelona who was without several first-team players dominated the match but we're constantly frustrated by the home side.

Luuk De Jong was a constant threat on the forward line and saw a plethora of shots saved with most notably the bicycle kick which hit the woodwork before his goal.

Mallorca pushed for an equalizer late on with Barcelona goalie denying Jaume Costa strike and Fer Nino's header which was inches over the bar.

The win sees Xavi's men close the gap on fourth-placed Athletico Madrid to a single point while defeat sees Mallorca on 15th with four points from the relegation zone.

DEPLETED BARCELONA SHOWED GRIT AND A FAMILIAR FACE IN THE STANDS

Barcelona was missing several first-team players due to the covid-19 and injuries but Xavi could have asked more from his young team (whose average age was 24 years)as they stepped up to defeat Mallorca. The game was not expected to continue due to the conditions of both teams but Laliga deemed it fit to proceed. Barcelona dominated possessions in the encounter and should have more goals if not for the woodwork and goalkeeping brilliance of Mallorca goalie Reina but Xavi will be happy about his side grit to win the game.

There was a familiar face in the stands for both teams as African and Barcelona Legend Samuel Eto'o was in the stands. Eto'o has also played for Mallorca and so was given a standing ovation by both Barcelona and Mallorca supporters and a wall painting was unveiled just outside Estadi de Son Moix.