In the 36th minute of the La Liga 2025-26 matchday 1 fixture at San Moix, Muriqi challenged for a loose ball towards Barcelona’s penalty box, catching Joan Garcia in the face with his left foot. The referee had initially shown a yellow card, but VAR called for a review, prompting the referee to upgrade the decision to a red card.

Barcelona might have secured a 3–0 victory in their first La Liga match of the season, but Hansi Flick was less than impressed with his side’s performance.

Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia have been registered in time to feature in Barcelona’s first La Liga game of the season against Mallorca on Saturday. Rashford signed on loan with an option to buy from Manchester United last month but faced a problem that has hampered Barcelona in recent seasons.

FC Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign this Saturday evening on Mallorca’s pitch. The Blaugranas won 3-0, thanks in particular to a brilliant performance from Lamine Yamal.

FC Barcelona pick up their first three points of the 2025-26 La Liga season after beating Mallorca 3-0 away from home. Goals from Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal sealed the win for the current La Liga champions.