Mallorca faced off against La Liga leaders Barcelona on matchday 23, suffering a 3-0 defeat. Colombian player Johan Mojica was on the pitch for the entire match, experiencing a challenging start when a miscontrol led to an early corner for Barcelona.
As the game progressed, Mojica found his footing and engaged in several duels with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, often emerging successful. The opening goal came for Barcelona in the 29th minute when Robert Lewandowski seized a rebound inside the area to put his team ahead.
The second half presented a critical moment for Mojica when Yamal outpaced him inside the penalty box. Although Mojica made contact, the referee opted not to award a penalty, continuing the game without reviewing the incident. Following this, Barcelona doubled their lead in the 62nd minute with a stunning long-range strike from Yamal that found the net.
Mojica’s contributions were limited in the second half, with his most significant moment being a defensive header that cleared a Lewandowski shot hitting the crossbar. Mallorca’s best attacking chance came late in the game when Antonio Sánchez took a shot from the edge of the area, prompting a strong save from goalkeeper Joan García.
Towards the end of the match, Marc Bernal added to Mallorca’s woes with a skillful goal, solidifying the scoreline at 3-0 in favor of Barcelona. This victory allows Barcelona to maintain their position at the top of the league with 58 points, whereas Mallorca remains in 15th place with 24 points.