Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign. 

⌛Full time | Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Back-to-back draws for Fulham and United still look for their first win of the campaign.

Smith Rowe's equaliser helped Fulham get a point against United at home. Burno missed a penalty at half-time.#FULMUN #ManUtd #Fulham pic.twitter.com/zChjMKt3CD

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 24, 2025

Leno punches away an attempt and it is a vital corner for United.

From the corner, Andersen had the whole goal to aim at. But, he could not make the correct connection. 

Smith Rowe's attempt from the edge of the box is deflected away for a corner by De Ligt.

5 minutes have been added.

Harry Maguire is the only defender in the world who comes as a sub late in the game to score!

United!#FULMUN

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) August 24, 2025

This is what he does. Maguire leapt in the air and got the connection from the corner. But, it missed the target just by inches. 

Yoro and Shaw are replaced by Maguire and Heaven. 

Yoro blocks an attempt from Jimenez again. The combination of Jimenez and Smith Rowe has been working very well for Fulham.

With Jimenez, Smith Rowe and Tete in action, Fulham are roaming in and around the United box for last few minutes. 

◎ 70:30' Replaces Josh King
◉ 72:06' Scores the equaliser

What an impact from Emile Smith Rowe! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/rWeHg7mpBM

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 24, 2025

Smith Rowe⚽️
pic.twitter.com/5nNruLeCkd

— Pitch Wire (@wire_pitch) August 24, 2025

The substitute Smith Rowe does the job with his first touch of the match. 

Iwobi with the cross and Jimenez could not get a touch to it but Smith Rowe was able to get a toe to it. 

Curial goal for Fulham.

Fulham 1-1 Manchester United.

Jimenez and Smith Rowe replaced Munoz and King.

Just before the substitution, from the corner, Iwobi had the chance with a volley. However, his attempt went over the goal.

Ugarte replaces Mount. 

Fulham have the record for making comebacks in the Premier League. They have looked well after conceding the goal. 

This time, Josh King's cross was deflected away for a corner by Bruno. 

Man Utd take the lead! 📈

It comes from a corner as Leny Yoro's header then takes a touch off Rodrigo Muniz pic.twitter.com/2V0PAQwYpV

— Premier League (@premierleague) August 24, 2025

Wilson and Robinson are in for Castagne and Sessegnon.

Leni Yoro scores for Manchester United from the corner. 

Oh this is an own goal from Muniz. Yoro's header was deflected into their own goal by Muiz. 

Fulham 0-1 Manchester United. 

29 - Since the start of last season, Genoa (30) are the only team in Europe's big five leagues who have failed to score a first-half goal in more games than Manchester United (29). Empty-handed. pic.twitter.com/R1d1mqvtyc

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 24, 2025

Great recovery challenge from Leni Yoro as he wins the ball back from Josh King. King was nearly one-on-one if he was able to get another chance. 

Casemiro and Amad are out. Dalot and Sesko are in. 

Good start from Fulham. De Ligt has made a block a few minutes ago and Luke Shaw now blocks a cross from the right. 

Altay Bayindir was the only Manchester United player to create a big chance in the first half vs. Fulham.

He's the first GK to create a big chance in the Premier League this season. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/Z1NZxHbeLO

— Squawka (@Squawka) August 24, 2025

No changes from either team.

Both teams had their chances. United had the best chance with Cunha hitting the post and Bruno Fernandes missing the penalty. 

Changes in the second half? Let's see. We will see you after the break.

Most penalties missed in the Premier League since Bruno Fernandes made his debut in the competition:

◎ 5 - Mohamed Salah
◎ 5 - Aleksandar Mitrovic
◉ 5 - Bruno Fernandes

He won't want to see that one again. 🤦‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/PyjyoNvnea

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) August 24, 2025

Another huge chance for Fulham from a corner. However, after a mixup, De Ligt was there in the middle to block an on-target shot from the middle.

2 minutes added as injury time.

Bruno Fernandes misses his first penalty in the Premier League since Dec. 6, 2023 😳 pic.twitter.com/qY3tntXpSx

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 24, 2025

Muniz at the far post had the whole goal to aim at with his header from the corner. However, he missed the target.

After making a good run on the left and attempting a cross close to the byline, Iwobi crashed into the electronic board. 

Yellow card to Casemiro for a dive. 

Ohh, we have not seen this before. Bruno balloons that ball, and it is a huge miss from the Manchester United captain. 

The referee has decided to give a penalty. The fans and Fulham boss do not like it. But it looked like a penalty. 

Bassey had held and swung Mount around inside the box during the corner a minute ago.

A VAR check is going to check.

Mount with a clever pass inside his legs found Bruno Fernandes. However, Bruno's cross was blocked by Bassey. 

Mount from the middle looks for Mbeumo but could not do it perfectly as he lost the ball and posession. 

Important block from Yoro as Fulham was looking to attack the box via a cross from the left.

This is the third time United have looked to go for a direct pass inside the box from the middle.

This time, Casemiro looks for Amad on the right. However, it was a bit long. 

25/26 at the Cottage begins. 😍 pic.twitter.com/sSTJLPkHWQ

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

Enticing early exchanges in the capital ♨️ pic.twitter.com/940leirpZi

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

This is their third corner in last three minutes. Good spell for the home side. 

From the corner, Iwobi smashed a volley, which was on target. 

Save from Bayındır to deny him.

Brilliant save from Leno. Long ball from Bayındır and Cunha, after a great recieve, went for a volley. Leno was up to the task, though.

Bayındır makes a good save as Josh King had the chance to flick the ball over the goalkeeper. 

Bruno Fernandes' shot from outside the box bounced in front of Leno. The goalkeeper was able to push the ball away. 

Good sliding tackle from Sessegnon on Amad. It goes for a goal kick.

Calvin Bassey is down after a tussle with Mbeumo. He had to leave the field and come back again as it was a head injury.

Dorgu made a great run on the left and then smashed the ball on the side net. However, he was offside.

Here we GO!

Kingy. 👑 pic.twitter.com/X8n0nETJjG

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

The Reds are out for the warm-ups 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/QDXsByZEqH

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

Starting XI: A. Bayındır, L. Yoro, M. de Ligt, L. Shaw, A. Diallo, Casemiro, B. Fernandes, P. Dorgu, B. Mbeumo, M. Mount, M. Cunha

Subs: André Onana, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Harry Maguire, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee

Starting XI: B. Leno, K. Tete, J. Andersen, C. Bassey, T. Castagne, S. Lukić, S. Berge, R. Sessegnon, J. King, A. Iwobi, R. Muniz

Subs: Benjamin Lecomte, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traoré, Raúl Jiménez

On site at Craven Cottage 📍 pic.twitter.com/386Mj8wrT6

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 24, 2025

On home soil for the first time in 2025/26. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/llFFOqezqh

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 24, 2025

Football fans from India can watch the Fulham vs. Manchester United Premier League 2025/26 match on JioHotstar. Moreover, the match will be televised on Star Sports Television Channels in India.

Barcelona managed a narrow win despite a spirited performance from Levante. 

Despite going down 0-2 at halftime, they won 3-2 with a late own goal from Elguezabal. 

Pedri and Ferran scored the other goals for the Catalan club. Full points for Hansi Flick and his team. 

⌛Full-time | Levante 2-3 FC Barcelona

Barcelona managed a narrow win despite a spirited performance from Levante.

Despite going down 0-2 at halftime, they won 3-2 with a late own goal from Elguezabal.

Pedri and Ferran scored the other goals for Barcelona.#LevanteUDBarca pic.twitter.com/vrHzWqwoa2

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 23, 2025

Alvarez was running away with the ball, but Gavi made an important interception to win the ball. He celebrated in joy.

Unlucky for Levante. Cross from Lamine Yamal and a deflection from Elguezabal went straight into the goal. 

Barcelona take the lead. 

Levante 2-3 Barcelona.

Raphinha hits the wall and De La Fuente is down. 

Yellow card for Pampín for a foul on Lamine. Free-kick from a dangerous position for Barcelona. 

After a mix-up inside the box, Kounde had the option to go for the goal. However, he missed the target from close range.

In: Garcia

Out: Toljan

Pampín's attempted cross or shot goes over the goal.

Kounde replaces Garcia.

Raphinha's shot was deflected by his own player but Cunat was able to make the save.

We are 10 minutes away from full time. Can Barcelona or Levante break the deadlock?

IN: Lewandowski, Christensen

OUT: Balde, Araujo

Losada, Pampin, and Espi replace Romero, Sanchesz and Brugue. 

Olmo's low shot from the middle is saved by Cunat.

Yamal lost his balance after playing a one-two with Raphina at the edge of the box. 

His final shot did not come off that well as he slipped. 

Free header for Ferran but he did not get enough power to beat Cunat. 

Raphinha with the cross from left. 

Rey is injured after his tussle with Gavi. He is getting medical attention. He has a cut on his jaw.

Alongside Jules Kounde, Robert Lewandowski is warming up. 

🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Levante 2-1 Barcelona | Pedri

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GOAL FROM PEDRI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/FBmVmbdbqP

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) August 23, 2025

In: Carlos Alvarez

Out: Morales

Eric Garcia's header from inside the box goes staright to Levante goalkeeper.

Levante have been able to break the trap and go deep inside the box. This time, Joan Garcia made a crucial save to save Barcelona.

Barcelona are back in it.

Raphinha with the cross from the right and Ferran volleyed it for the second goal for Barcelona. 

Pedri scores a worldie. 

From the short corner, Barcelona did not have any other option but to go for the goal. 

Pedri from just outside the goal finds the net with a rocket shot. 

Levante 2-1 Barcelona

Unnecessary from Morales. He gets the yellow for pulling back Garcia.

In: Gavi, Out: Casado

In: Olmo, Out: Rashford.

They are in dreamland. Every fan, every member of the team. 

Romero had found the gap in the counterattack while Morales scored from the spot. 

Barcelona had their moments but could not capitalise. 

Levante lead by 2-0 at halftime.

Morales goes to the left and hits the back of the net.

38-year-old and he is still scoring at the top.

Dream start for Levante. They lead 2-0 now.

Levante 2-0 FC Barcelona.

The referee gives it a penalty. 

Morales' shot has hit Blade's hand, and there is a VAR check for a potential penalty. 

IS THIS A PEN AGAINST BARCELONA??

YES OR NO? pic.twitter.com/2BEI4rdxNw

— TheEuropeanLad (@ThaEuropeanLad) August 23, 2025

In a counterattack Romero found Morales, nearly one-on-one, but Balde came in running to make the tackle and win the ball. 

Yellow card for Martinez for a foul on Lamine Yamal, just outside the box.

Balde's cross from the left found Raphina inside the box. 

However, his header missed the target by few inches.

3 minutes of the injury time. 

Yellow card for Balde for dissent. 

De La Fuente's header goes wide. He had made a timely run to meet the ball from the lofted free-kick. Huge chance.

Lamine Yamal plays a quick one-two and then goes for a shot with his left foot. Normally, you expect him to do better here but his weak shot goes straight to Cunat.

A chaos inside the box by Levante defender and Pedri found Ferran inside the box.

Although he was nearly one-on-one against Cunat, he hit the crossbar.

After lots of passes and plays, Pedri decided to make a quick turn and take a shot from the edge of the box.

But, it went straight to Cunat.

The 38-year-old striker had timed his run perfectly. But Marc Casado won the ball back from him inside the box.

Rashford, Balde and Ferran played a very quick move with Ferran side-footing the ball from inside the box. 

But it was eventually an easy save from Cunat.

Yamal looks for Ferran with a through ball. However, it was too quick for Ferran to recieve it. 

Manu Sanchez is doing a great job of marking Lamine. But, Lamine was able to enter the box. Though his effort was deflected away for a corner.

Lamine puts a great cross from the right, looking for Ferran. However, he could not meet the ball and Cunat made an easy save. 

📸 - LOOK AT THESE LITTLE LEVANTE FANS, THEY ARE IN FRONT AGAINST THE LA LIGA CHAMPIONS!

CELEBRATE BOYS, YOU DESERVE IT! pic.twitter.com/OwVKputmvf

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 23, 2025

1-0 Levante.

GOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL ROMEROOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN BARCELONA HAVE GONE BEHIND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/X5OKS05qXE

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 23, 2025

No offside this time, and Ivan Romero scores for Levante. 

Toljan tapped the cross from the left, and Romero first played the dummy and then went for the goal to beat Joan Garcia.

Levante 0-1 Barcelona

Balde's shot from the edge of the box was deflected and it could have gone anywhere. It goes for a corner.

Marcus Rashford tries his luck with a lofted shot from the left. But Cunat was cautious and made the save.

I think you will have to hear this term all over the next 90 minutes. Barcelona are playing in the midfield, actually. 

On the left, inside the box, he nearly dribbled past three defenders before he was blocked, and Barcelona won the corner.

Morales scores for Levante but he is offside by a mile. 

Except for Morales, everyone is keeping their position, and Levante's shape is 5-4-1, and they would look to score in a counterattack. 

Raphinha, who is playing a bit central tonight, takes a shot from outside the box. He skied the ball up in the air while doing that.

Rashford, on the left, from close range, wanted to score from the byline. However, Cunat, who is the main goalkeeper of Spain U-21 team, made the save.

Do not know if he was looking for Rashford or if he was going for the goal, but Lamine could not get a proper connection. The deflection allowed Barcelona have thier first corner.

From the start, Barcelona has kept a very high line. Ivan Romaro was caught offside.

Here we go! Barcelona in green start the proceedings in Valencia.

Ready for some action? pic.twitter.com/Vczhs4aUhU

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 23, 2025

Let's goooo, Joan! pic.twitter.com/62FGLwPoMO

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 23, 2025

Starting XI: P. Cuñat, J. Toljan, Adri, U. Elguezabal, J. Cabello, M. Sánchez, R. Brugué, P. Martínez, O. Rey, J. L. Morales, I. Romero

Subs: Alejandro Primo, Diego Pampín, Nacho Pérez, Matias Moreno, Sergio Lozano, Carlos Álvarez, Iker Losada, Víctor García, Carlos Espí, Paco Cortés

Starting XI: J. García, E. García, R. Araújo, P. Cubarsí, A. Balde, M. Casadó, Pedri, L. Yamal, Raphinha, M. Rashford, F. Torres

Subs: Diego Kochen, Iñaki Peña, Andreas Christensen, Jofre Torrents, Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo, Pablo Gavi, Fermín López, Toni Fernández, Dro Fernández, Robert Lewandowski

Nos encanta 💙❤️ https://t.co/fptQssHMmr

— Levante UD (@LevanteUD) August 22, 2025

Nice colors, @LevanteUD 💙❤ pic.twitter.com/dfafTzIPHZ

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 23, 2025

Football fans from India can watch the Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 match on FanCode.

It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net. 

A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them. 

Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night. 

Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued. 

It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win. 

United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.

⏱️ Full-time | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal

Arsenal start their campaign with an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.

Riccardo Calafiori's header was good enough for them to seal the win. #MUNARS #ManchesterUnited #Arsenal #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/samnjA0ujT

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 17, 2025

Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya. 

United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem 

Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.

Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it. 

6 minutes added to the final time. 

United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box. 

Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target. 

Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.

Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber. 

In: Merino

Out: Rice

Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off. 

In: Maguire

Out: Luke Shaw

Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya. 

What a save from Raya!

Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.

The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.

However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save. 

In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly

Out: Calafiori, White

Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time. 

Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel. 

Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target. 

Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.

In: Madueke, Havertz

Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres

Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target. 

Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner. 

In: Diallo

Out: Dalot

The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings. 

After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt. 

Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel. 

No changes from either team.

Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half. 

Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United. 

Lots of action to come in the second half. 

Stay tuned. 

1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes. 

On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy. 

Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White. 

First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.

Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.

His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though. 

Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly. 

Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot. 

Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch. 

Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.

Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel. 

David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.

However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty. 

3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 17, 2025

Rest in peace, Diogo and Andre ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JijuPI99On

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno. 

Free kick from the edge of the box for United. 

Arsenal scores from the corner. 

Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal. 

Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.

Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner. 

𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋 ❤️💛

East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan by 2-1 in the Kolkata derby to reach the semi-finals of the Durand Cup 2025.

Dimitrios Diamantakos scored a brace for the Ultras! #JoyEastBengal #KolkataDerby #DurandCup2025 pic.twitter.com/DC6tiwrF28

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 17, 2025

Mason Mount with a through ball for Mbeumo to make a run inside the box. However, he could not go past Raya. 

Easy grab for Raya. 

Manchester United's new No. 19 has started well as he looked to apply pressure on Zubimendi first and then Raya. 

Kick-off in Manchester. 

Starting XI: Bayindir, Dalot, de Ligt, Yoro, Shaw, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo, Mount. 
Subs: Heaton, Maguire, Heaven, Mainoo, Fredricson, Ugarte, Amad, Zirkzee, Sesko. 

Starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres. 
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Mosquera, Merino, Nwaneri, Trossard, Madueke, Havertz.

🤍❤️ pic.twitter.com/tCTioEesQC

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/omTPWZQxqg

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025

Manchester United: Bayındır, Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw, Diallo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Šeško, Cunha.

Arsenal: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres

Shoulder to shoulder. Raise the bar. Go again. pic.twitter.com/PpHVdRLLM4

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2025

🗣️ "I want to hear this song for many, many years."

Not long now until we hear Country Roads ringing around Old Trafford 🔊⏳

🤳 @Snapdragon x #ShotOnSnapdragon pic.twitter.com/A4UZvz2wvp

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 17, 2025

This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024. 

Football fans from India can watch the Manchester United vs Arsenal match LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports TV Channels in India. 

Match: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Tournament: Premier League 2025/26

Date: 17 August 2025

Time: 9 pm IST

Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester

It was a crazy match indeed. Barcelona started well. Mallorca started in the worst possible way. 

Raphinha scored early. Ferran scored while Mallorca players thought the game had stopped. The referee did not whistle, and the game continued despite the head injury. The goal stayed. 

Morlanes received two yellow cards to get sent off, while Muriqui was shown a direct red card for a high boot on Joan Garcia. 

Mallorca did well to concede only one more goal despite being down to nine men. 

Lamine scored the late goal and bagged the player of the match for one goal and one assist. 

I hope you enjoyed the coverage. Thank you and good night. See you in the next LIVE blog. 

A convincing win for the defending champions. But, good game for Mallorca after going down to 9 men in the first half. 

Lamine Yamal wins the player of the match award. 

Barcelona beat Mallorca 3-0 to start their title defence.

Two red cards, one controversial goal and FC Barcelona start with a convincing win.

Mallorca played with 9 players for more than 50 minutes. #MallorcaBarça #FCBarcelona #LaLiga pic.twitter.com/B1QTnr48W3

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) August 16, 2025

He wants the crown on his head. 

A quick cut back, and Kounde made a run on the other side to take the defender with him. 

A left-footed curling shot from the edge of the box, and Roman could not do anything about it. 

Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona. 

You poked the bear. Now deal with it.#LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/yk08yIYxmz

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 16, 2025

4 minutes added to full time. 

In: Lato

Out: Mojica

Lamine Yamal played a clever pass to Jules Kounde, who made a late run into the box. 

Kounde's shot from a tight angle was partially saved by Roman. 

Classic Lamine Yamal. He made a quick cut back onto the left and then went for a left-footed shot. However, Roman made a diving save to deny him. 

Eric Garcia played a clever ball to Rashford, who was at the edge of the box, making a forward run. 

However, Rashford could not hold the ball properly and missed the chance to shoot. 

Pedri's left-footed strong shot from the edge of the box, is saved by Roman. 

In: Salas

Out: Darder 

Gavi's long cross from the left, looking for Yamal, was a bit too long. As Lamine went to catch the ball, Mojica covered it well. 

Barcelona have been trying for their third for a long now. But, Mallorca have been able to keep the shape in the defence and keep blocking. 

In: Raphinha

Out: Kounde

Mallorca's head coach has been vocal during every break. They have done well so far with 9 men. 

The left back has done well against Lamine Yamal so far. Yamal went for a quick dribble inside the box and Mojica had him coevered. 

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— RCD Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) August 16, 2025

On the right again, Raphinha made a quick entry, and the cutback allowed him to go for the goal with a left-footed shot. However, the ball did not curl back enough as he missed the far post by inches. 

Eric Garcia's header from close range is saved by Roman.

Dani Olmo hits the goal post after side-footing a cross from Raphinha from right. 

Rashford becomes the first Englishman to play for FC Barcelona in nearly four decades. 

In: Gavi, Jofra and Rashford 

Out: Ferran, Balde and Cubarsi

Good free kick from the left wide had Raíllo in sight. But, Ferran came in between with his clearance as Mallorca won the corner. 

In his first match, Garcia has done well so far. Rodrigues had the chance to lob the ball over him. But the young goalkeeper came running in to head the ball away for a throw in. 

After a tussle with Cubarsi, Rodrigues is down. He is getting medical attention. 

Ferran was unselfish there and laid the ball for the Brazilian to go for a left-footed shot from the edge of the box. 

Raphinha missed the target by inches. 

Double save from the Mallorca goalkeeper. 

He first saved a shot from Ferran, and the ball lobbed in the air as Dani Olmo went for the head. 

Roman was quick to make the scond save as well. 

Good spell of play for the home side. 

From a free-kick, Raíllo had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. However, despite jumping high, he did not get a touch on the ball. 

With a chance of getting most of players ready for next matches, Hansi Flick would love most of players to get some minutes under their belt. 

Sanchez blocks a shot from Lamine Yamal. 

OFF: Fermín López 

ON: Dani Olmo 

OFF: Pablo Torre, Mateu, Asano

ON: Joseph, Dani Rodríguez, Mascarell 

We are now seeing a brawl after the first half whistle. Lots of things happened inside the first half along with the goal. 

Two goals, one controversial. Two red cards. One yellow card for Barcelona, which could have been a red card as well. 

Yellow card for Raphinha for a foul on Morey. It could have been a direct red for Raphinha too. 

Lamine Yamal again made a quick cutback and went for a shot with his left foot. 

He missed the goal narrowly. 

From a corner, Sanchez had the chance to head the ball inside the goal. His header went over the goal. Howver, Garcia was ready to grab too. 

Lamine Yamal, with a shot from outside the box, hits the side net.

If that had gone in, Román could not have done anything. 

7 minutes have been added to the first half as injury time.

📸 - STRAIGHT RED CARD MURIQI!

THAT'S 2 RED CARDS FOR MALLORCA! pic.twitter.com/OgOYxaCXYI

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 16, 2025

Yellow card for Pablo Torre, against his former club, for trying to stop Lamine Yamal. 

After the VAR replay, the referee hands a direct red card to Muriqi.

Mallorca are down to 9 men. 

VAR check is going on for a possible red card. 

Yellow card for Muriqui, for a high boot on Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. 

Morlanes gets the second yellow card for a foul on Lamine Yamal. He had already received his first in the 25th minute after Ferran Torres' goal for dissent. 

Mallorca are down to 10 men now.

❗️Mallorca players and their coach are angry because a Mallorca defender was injured on the ground, and their players 'relaxed'.

The referee did not blow his whistle, and seconds later Ferran Torres shot at goal and scored. The goal counted because the referee did not blow his… pic.twitter.com/zXfj918zzj

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 16, 2025

❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/aknzpRMxl8

— RCD Mallorca (@RCD_Mallorca) August 16, 2025

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is present at the stadium, watching the game. 

We have a cooling break, and the players are getting hydrated. The Mallorca coach has been a bit vocal with his players. 

Asano's shot from the edge of the box goes straight to Garcia. Easy save for him.

Yellow card for Mallorca coach Jagoba. 

Ferran Torres hits the back of the net from the edge of the box. However, the referee had already whistled due to a head injury.

But, in the replay, it showed that the referee had not whistled before the goal. The goal has been given.

Mallorca 0-2 Barcelona. 

This is the best chance they have had so far in the match. 

Muriqi was nearly one-on-one against Joan Garcia ,and he decided to shoot it straight to him. 

Easy grab for the new Barcelona goalie. 

It is Mojica again who made a quick run on the left and then looked for a cross. However, Barcelona captain Araujo was there to block it.

Of course Barcelona's first goal of the season was Lamine ➡️ Raphinha pic.twitter.com/9GRBsTTE94

— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 16, 2025

A good run from Mojica allowed Muriqui to recieve a solid pass at the centre of the box. However, do not know why, he back-heeled the ball as someone from his team was waiting there to shoot.

Unfortunately, there was none. 

Raphinha this, Yamal that

Every single game bro pic.twitter.com/Rwyg9Qef3c

— (fan) Trey (@UTDTrey) August 16, 2025

🎯 Yamal ⚽️ Raphinha

It took just 7 minutes of the new season for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha to pick up from where they left of last season. pic.twitter.com/ki0mjYj88R

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 16, 2025

Yellow card for Morey as he tried to stop Raphinha in a counter attack. 

Raphinha, last season's highest goal scorer for Barcelona, gets into the scoresheet in the first match itself. 

Lamine Yamal with the assist from the right. The new No. 10's cross dropped inside the box, and Raphinha was able to tap the ball inside the box with a header. 

Mallorca 0-1 FC Barcelona

This time, the Mallorca defender was able to negate a through pass from Frankie de Jong. This could have been dangerous, considering the number of Barcelona players were inside the box.

Early chance for Lamine Yamal as he made a quick run on the right and then went deep inside the box. He then tried to send a cross from the byline.

But Mojica was there to block that. 

Here we GO!

You knew this day would come, Joan pic.twitter.com/sFoZTwY6MN

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 16, 2025

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— RCD_MallorcaEN 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@RCD_MallorcaEN) August 16, 2025

Starting XI:  Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde, De Jong, Pedri, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ferran Torres. 

Subs: Iñaki Peña, Gavi, Rashford, Christensen, M. Casadó, Olmo,  Kounde, Jofre, Dro, A. Fernández, Guillermo, Kochen.

Starting XI: L. Román, M. Morey, M. Valjent, A. Raíllo, J. Mojica, M. Morlanes, A. Sánchez, T. Asano, P. Torre, S. Darder, V. Muriqi

Subs: Lucas Bergström, Iliesse Salhi, Toni Lato, David López, Omar Mascarell, Daniel Luna, Jan Salas, Javi Llabrés, Marc Domenech, Dani Rodríguez, Mateo Joseph, Abdón Prats

Our starting XI 📋✅
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Mallorca Son Moix Stadium 🏟️#MallorcaBarça #laliga #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/kOwvlHeVhw

— RCD_MallorcaEN 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@RCD_MallorcaEN) August 16, 2025

Nice finish Mateo 😜 pic.twitter.com/Shva9sde0l

— RCD_MallorcaEN 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@RCD_MallorcaEN) August 14, 2025

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 16, 2025

FC Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Mallorca. They have won 9 games and drawn once against Mallorca.

Matches: 75

FC Barcelona: 46

Mallorca: 17

Draw: 12

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Match: Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26

Date: 16 August 2025

Time: 11 pm IST

Venue: Estadi de Son Moix