Spain vs Germany UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Final Highlights | Mikel Merino's last-minute extra-time winner against Germany takes Spain into the Semi-Final
Spain beat Germany by 2-1 in the quarter-final of the UEFA Euro 2024 following Mikel Merino's 119th-minute strike to book their spot in the semi-final.
Spain beat Germany 2-1 in extra time to book their spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final. Dani Olmo scored the opener in the 51st minute to help Spain take the lead but Florian Wirtz changed the course of the game and took it to extra time by scoring a brilliant goal in the 89th minute. Mikel Merino then scored a header in the 119th minute to send La Roja in the semi-final of the 2024 Euros and they will meet either Portugal or France at the Allianz Arena on 10th July.
Olmo’s strike put Spain 1-0 ahead in the 51st minute and they were cruising for the semifinals before Germany substitute 21-year-old Florian Wirtz scored an equalizer in the 89th minute, taking the game to extra time. Both sides had ample amount of chances throughout the ninety minutes but nothing could separate the teams.
As the match went into extra time, Merino scored a brilliant header in the 119th minute to secure victory and break the hearts of the German fans. Spain ended the game with 10 players following Carvajal's second yellow card, but they are through for the semis.
The hosts played one of their best tournaments in recent times. Their quarterfinal exit is far better in comparison to their group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They were aggressive, and relentless and played the entire 120 minutes with their head held high in pride but the late winner from Merino sent them out of the tournament.
The winner of the Portugal vs France match will face Spain in the Semi-Final.
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Carvajal picks his second yellow for his foul on Musiala and leaves the pitch.
Jul 5, 2024, 6:37 PM
What a chance! | 120+3'
Fullkrug’s header off a cross from Muller goes wide by a fine margin. It was so close!
Jul 5, 2024, 6:32 PM
Mikel Merino scores at the death for La Roja | 119'
Olmo sent a perfect cross from the edge of the box towards Merino, who rose high up in the air and headed it into the back of the net. Heartbreak for the thousands of German fans in Stuttgart.
3 - Mikel Merino scored the third-latest winning goal in EURO history after 118 minutes and 52 seconds, behind Michel Platini in 1984 against Portugal (118:53) and Artem Dovbyk against Sweden in the 2020 edition (120:36). Semifinals. #GERESPpic.twitter.com/WcH4vaS76T
Florian Wirtz scores the equalizer for Germany | 89'
Wirtz finds the equaliser for Germany and the fans find their voice in Stuttgart. Kimmich headed the ball into the path of Wirtz, who rolled the ball into the corner. What a moment for the 21-year-old who had a sensational season with Leverkusen, and is now scoring goals in the quarter-final of the Euros.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:48 PM
Another save from Unai Simon | 86'
Kroos plays the ball into the box and Havertz tries a header but Unai Simon pushes it away.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:45 PM
A mistake from Unai Simon but Havertz misses the golden opportunity | 84'
Unai Simon makes a mistake in his distribution, kicking the ball straight to Havertz inside the box.
The German forward tries to lob the keeper. The ball flows over the bar. It was a very close shot from the Arsenal forward.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:42 PM
Unai Simon sees the Yellow Card | 82'
The Spanish shot-stopper sees the yellow card for time-wasting.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:40 PM
Substitution for Germany | 79'
Muller is introduced and he replaces Tah.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:39 PM
Double substitution for Spain | 79'
Morata and Williams are subbed off. Oyarzabal and Merino are in for Spain. Morata gives the captain armband to Rodri before coming off the pitch.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:38 PM
Fullkrug hits the post | 77'
Fullkrug tries to strike the ball into the bottom corner following a perfect cross from Wirtz but loses his balance, as the ball hits the post. That was so close for the hosts to find the equalizer.
Wirtz’s shot from outside the box takes a deflection off Cucurella and goes out for a corner. Kroos puts the ball into the box from the set piece but it is cleared away.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:17 PM
Double substitution for Germany | 57'
Gundogan and Raum are subbed off. Fullkrug and Mittelstadt are on for Germany.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:11 PM
Goal!!! | Dani Olmo finds the back of the net for Spain | 52'
Yamal shows maturity as he squares the ball for Dani Olmo at the perfect time. Olmo just places the ball perfectly with his first touch and Neuer couldn't reach to the ball. Spain takes the lead early in the second half.
Jul 5, 2024, 5:09 PM
What a chance for Spain! | 47'
Lamine Yamal provides the pass to Morata who holds the ball and takes a shot which flies over the bar. Morata was claiming that he was being pulled from the back by Tah but the replay shows Tah had nothing to do with Morata's poor shot.
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Jul 5, 2024, 4:52 PM
Half-Time | Spain 0-0 Germany
Referee Anthony Taylor blows the whistle and it ends 0-0 at halftime between the two European heavyweights. Both teams had almost equal share of the possession. Spain created more danger with seven attempts at goal while Germany would consider themselves lucky that Kroos didn't see a red card after a poor tackle on Pedri so early on in the game.
Williams runs into the Germany box and beats the Kimmich-Rudiger duo. The youngster then takes a shot but Manuel Neuer saves it. However, the offside flag goes up against Williams.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:37 PM
Havertz's shot is saved by Simon | 35'
Kai Havertz receives a long pass inside the box and tries to test the Spanish shot-stopper once again. Unai Simon makes no mistake in stopping the ball from going in. That was a huge opportunity for Germany to take the lead.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:34 PM
Emre Can brings down Yamal | 31'
This seems like a boxing match. Yamal tries to start a counter-attack for Spain but Emre Can brings him down. The Spanish players were demanding a yellow card but Anthony Taylor is not convinced.
The Spanish defender will miss the semi-final if Spain manages to beat Germany today. He sees the yellow after a pointless foul on Gundogan.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:29 PM
Raum sees the yellow card | 27'
Two of Germany's back four players are now booked. Dani Carvajal is down after Raum's nasty tackle and Anthony Taylor reaches his pocket right away.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:27 PM
Nothing comes out of the set-piece | 25'
A silly challenge from Morata gifts a free kick to Germany.
Kroos sends the ball into the box at the far post but Tah’s header hits the ground first and then Simon collects it.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:22 PM
Havertz's header is saved | 20'
Havertz rises highest to head a cross from the right by Kimmich but Unai Simon collects it comfortably.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:19 PM
End-to-end action | 16'
Raum covers a lot of ground on the left wing and tries to whip a ball back into the box, but it’s blocked.
On the other end, Fabian Ruiz shoots over the bar from outside the box after getting the ball from Yamal.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:16 PM
Rudiger is booked | 14'
Dani Olmo is down and Rudiger is booked. If Germany goes through, Rudiger will miss the semi-final. Yamal won the ball in the midfield and then started an attack. The ball reached to Olmo who won a set-piece in a brilliant position.
Spain have a huge opportunity from a good position.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:12 PM
Toni Kroos would consider himself lucky | 9'
The replay clearly shows how much serious and poor that tackle was from Kroos. He was lucky to not receive a card.
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Jul 5, 2024, 4:10 PM
Forced substitution | 8'
Pedri cannot continue after that horrific tackle from Kroos. Dani Olmo replaces him and it's only eight minutes into the clock.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:07 PM
Kroos' foul on Pedri | 4'
A bad tackle from Kroos on Pedri. The Barcelona star tries to dribble with the ball but Toni Kroos brings him down with a slight touch on the ball. It was indeed a poor tackle but referee Anthony Taylor decided to not show the yellow card to the German sniper.
Jul 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
First shot of the match | 1'
Alvaro Morata controls a ball inside the box from the left and lays it off to Pedri, who shoots with his left foot but it goes straight at Manuel Neuer.
Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 Recap: Barcelona script a 3-2 comeback win against spirited Levante
Read the highlights of the Levante vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 match at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium in Valencia as the defending champions managed a narrow 3-2 comeback win over the hosts.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog coverage of the highly anticipated La Liga clash between Levante and FC Barcelona for the 2025-26 season.
I’m Barnali Debnath, bringing you minute-by-minute updates, expert commentary, and all the latest news from this exciting encounter.
Both teams are eager to make a strong statement early in the campaign, with Levante aiming to leverage their home advantage and Barcelona looking to assert their dominance with their star-studded lineup.
Stay tuned here for live scores, tactical insights, key moments, and post-match analysis as the drama unfolds on the pitch.
Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a neutral fan, this is your go-to spot for comprehensive coverage of Levante vs FC Barcelona!
LIVE Updates
Aug 23, 2025, 7:29 PM
FINAL Score
Aug 23, 2025, 9:36 PM
Full time | Levante 2-3 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 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.
In a counterattack Romero found Morales, nearly one-on-one, but Balde came in running to make the tackle and win the ball.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:21 PM
45+3' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Martinez for a foul on Lamine Yamal, just outside the box.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:19 PM
45' | Raphinha misses the target
Balde's cross from the left found Raphina inside the box.
However, his header missed the target by few inches.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:18 PM
45' | 3 minutes added
3 minutes of the injury time.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
44' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Balde for dissent.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:15 PM
41' | Huge chance for Levante
De La Fuente's header goes wide. He had made a timely run to meet the ball from the lofted free-kick. Huge chance.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:13 PM
40' | Weak shot from Lamine
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:11 PM
37' | Ferran hits the crossbar
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:09 PM
35' | Save from Cunat
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:04 PM
Colling break
Aug 23, 2025, 8:04 PM
30' | Chance for Morales
The 38-year-old striker had timed his run perfectly. But Marc Casado won the ball back from him inside the box.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:01 PM
27' | Save from Cunat
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 8:00 PM
27' | Yamal looks for Ferran
Yamal looks for Ferran with a through ball. However, it was too quick for Ferran to recieve it.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:58 PM
24' | Corner for FC Barcelona
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:54 PM
20' | Yamal looks for Ferran
Lamine puts a great cross from the right, looking for Ferran. However, he could not meet the ball and Cunat made an easy save.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:53 PM
They deserve it
📸 - LOOK AT THESE LITTLE LEVANTE FANS, THEY ARE IN FRONT AGAINST THE LA LIGA CHAMPIONS!
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15' | RRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOMMMMMEEERRRRROOOO | LEV 1-0 BAR
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
Aug 23, 2025, 7:46 PM
13' | This could have gone anywhere
Balde's shot from the edge of the box was deflected and it could have gone anywhere. It goes for a corner.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:46 PM
12' | Save from Cunat
Marcus Rashford tries his luck with a lofted shot from the left. But Cunat was cautious and made the save.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:45 PM
12' | Offside again
I think you will have to hear this term all over the next 90 minutes. Barcelona are playing in the midfield, actually.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:43 PM
10' | Lamine does his trick
On the left, inside the box, he nearly dribbled past three defenders before he was blocked, and Barcelona won the corner.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:42 PM
8' | Goal but offside
Morales scores for Levante but he is offside by a mile.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:41 PM
7' | Levante holding a 5-4-1 position
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:39 PM
6' | Raphina misses the target
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:39 PM
5' | Save from Cunat
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:37 PM
4' | Yamal looks for Rashford
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.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:36 PM
2' | Barcelona keeping a very high line
From the start, Barcelona has kept a very high line. Ivan Romaro was caught offside.
Aug 23, 2025, 7:33 PM
1' | Kick-off
Here we go! Barcelona in green start the proceedings in Valencia.
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
Aug 23, 2025, 6:48 PM
Lineups | FC Barcelona
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
As the most popular sport, football is watched and played by people all over the country, ranging from professional leagues, to youth teams, and even families in their yards. But how much do you really know about your favourite footballers? Do you know many famous footballers actually don't use their real names in their professional careers?
Many footballers' real names are distinctly different from what are effectively stage names they use for their professional careers. Many figures even choose to go by relatively shorter names to make it easier for people all over the world to remember them by.
Let’s go ahead and dive into some real names of famous footballers you probably don't know.
Dele Alli's full name is Bamidele Jermaine Alli. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by "Dele Alli". Dele Alli used to be a big name in the round leather game some years back. When he was 20, he was already considered as English football’s biggest rising star.
2. Raphinha
Real Name- Raphael Dias Belloli
Raphinha's full name is 'Raphael Dias Belloli'. He does not use his full name professionally and instead goes by Raphinha. Raphinha is known for his skills in dribbling, pace, and creativity on the field. He currently plays as a winger for Leeds United in the English Premier League.
3. Moises Caicedo
Real Name- Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Caicedo's real name is 'Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo'. He is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the English club Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion and for the national team of Ecuador. He is a versatile player with ability to control the tempo of the game.
4. Cole Palmer
Real Name- Cole Jermaine Palmer
Cole Palmer's full name is 'Cole Jermaine Palmer'. He is regarded as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. The English footballer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Kaka is arguably one of the defining footballers of his generation. The Brazilian was the last player to win a Ballon d'Or before the decade-long duopoly between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kaka has several major honours to his name, including a FIFA World Cup, a UEFA Champions League, and an endless list of individual awards.
6. Van Gaal
Real Name- Aloysius Paulus Maria van Gaal
Van Gaal's full name is Aloysius Paulus Maria 'Louis' van Gaal. To some, He's one of the best managers of the past two decades, willing to sacrifice style for substance and flair for formality. To others, he’s an unnerving disciplinarian, an expert at alienating his players and fans. Whatever side of the fence you fall, few will doubt that Louis van Gaal is one of the most pragmatic managers in the modern game.
7. Fikayo Tomori
Real Name- Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori
Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola "Fikayo" Tomori is an English professional footballer known for his defensive skill as a center-back, currently playing for Serie A club AC Milan and the England national team.
8. Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Name- Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Cristiano Ronaldo aka Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is still plying his trade in the professional game for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. However, he is already considered one of the greatest players of all time. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards in his illustrious career, which is a record only bettered by a certain Argentine forward.
Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. He is often hailed as one of the greatest football players in the world.
10. Lamine Yamal
Real Name- Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana
Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana, also known as Lamine Yamal, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.
11. Pepe
Real Name- Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira
Former Real Madrid star Pepe is quite commonly regarded as one of the best and most aggressive defenders of his time. The centre-back is still playing European football at the age of 38, and put in a string of magnificent displays in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. The Portuguese rolled back the years against Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus with a breathtaking showing to knock them out of the UCL.
Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 Highlights: Barcelona win by 3-0 against 9-men Mallorca
Get highlights of the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025/26 match as the defending champions started their campaign with a 3-0 win. Mallorca played nearly 60 minutes with 9 men.
Hello and welcome everyone to our another live blog.
Tonight, we have the Mallorca vs FC Barcelona match in La Liga 2025/26 as the defending champions start their title defence, away from home at Estadi de Son Moix from 11 pm IST.
Barcelona, after winning four out of four matches in preseason, would look to start well. Meantime, Mallorca, which won four out of its six preseason games, will somehow look to resist the defending champions.
Hansi Flick would love to get his final XI ready before the season gets intensified, while Mallorca would look to do better than the previous season in the league.
This is Barnali Debnath, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the match from the web desk. So, stay tuned and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Aug 16, 2025, 5:33 PM
FINAL score
Aug 16, 2025, 7:47 PM
Final verdict
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:33 PM
Full time | Mallorca 0-3 FC Barcelona
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.
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:08 PM
71' | Save from Roman
Eric Garcia's header from close range is saved by Roman.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:07 PM
70' | Olmo hits the post
Dani Olmo hits the goal post after side-footing a cross from Raphinha from right.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:06 PM
Debut for Rashford
Rashford becomes the first Englishman to play for FC Barcelona in nearly four decades.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:05 PM
67' | Triple change for Barcelona
In: Gavi, Jofra and Rashford
Out: Ferran, Balde and Cubarsi
Aug 16, 2025, 7:04 PM
66' | Interception from Ferran
Good free kick from the left wide had Raíllo in sight. But, Ferran came in between with his clearance as Mallorca won the corner.
Aug 16, 2025, 7:02 PM
65' | Brave from Garcia
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:59 PM
61' | Injury to Rodrigues
After a tussle with Cubarsi, Rodrigues is down. He is getting medical attention.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:57 PM
59' | Raphinha misses the target
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:56 PM
58' | Double save from Roman
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:55 PM
57' | Chance for Mallorca
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:52 PM
54' | Rashford is warming up
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:50 PM
50' | Block from Sanchez
Sanchez blocks a shot from Lamine Yamal.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM
46' | Change for FC Barcelona
OFF: Fermín López
ON: Dani Olmo
Aug 16, 2025, 6:49 PM
46' | Changes for Mallorca
OFF: Pablo Torre, Mateu, Asano
ON: Joseph, Dani Rodríguez, Mascarell
Aug 16, 2025, 6:47 PM
Second half starts
Aug 16, 2025, 6:27 PM
Half-time | MLL 0-2 BAR
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:26 PM
45+8' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Raphinha for a foul on Morey. It could have been a direct red for Raphinha too.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:25 PM
45+6' | Nearly for Lamine
Lamine Yamal again made a quick cutback and went for a shot with his left foot.
He missed the goal narrowly.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:24 PM
45+5' | Header from Sanchez
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:21 PM
45+2' | Nearly for Lamine
Lamine Yamal, with a shot from outside the box, hits the side net.
If that had gone in, Román could not have done anything.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:20 PM
45' | 7 minutes added
7 minutes have been added to the first half as injury time.
Yellow card for Pablo Torre, against his former club, for trying to stop Lamine Yamal.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:13 PM
39' | Red card for Muriqi
After the VAR replay, the referee hands a direct red card to Muriqi.
Mallorca are down to 9 men.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:12 PM
38' | VAR check
VAR check is going on for a possible red card.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:10 PM
36' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Muriqui, for a high boot on Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:08 PM
33' | Second yellow card
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 6:06 PM
The story of the second goal
❗️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
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.
Yellow card for Morey as he tried to stop Raphinha in a counter attack.
Aug 16, 2025, 5:43 PM
7' | RAAAAAAPPPPPPHHHHIINNNNNNAAAA | MLL 0-1 BAR
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
Aug 16, 2025, 5:39 PM
5' | Excellent from Mojica again
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 5:37 PM
3' | Chance for Lamine
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.
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.
Aug 16, 2025, 4:34 PM
Lineups | Mallorca
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
FC Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Mallorca. They have won 9 games and drawn once against Mallorca.
Aug 16, 2025, 2:18 PM
Mallorca vs FC Barcelona: H2H stats
Matches: 75
FC Barcelona: 46
Mallorca: 17
Draw: 12
Aug 16, 2025, 2:17 PM
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Greatest football XI of all-time: Lamine Yamal keeps Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar in his team
Teenage football star Lamine Yamal created his greatest football XI of all time, which had legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and four Spanish team greats.
Lamine Yamal just created his greatest football XI of all time with Real Madrid and Barcelona legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The recently turned 18 year old teenage star has been one of the best footballers in the world currently from two seasons.
The Spaniard had a Ballon d'Or 2025 worthy season with FC Barcelona as he helped the Catalan club regain La Liga and win a domestic treble. Not only that, he was super influential in Spain winning the Euro 2024 as he was named the best young player of the tournament.
The La Masia product has recently signed a groundbreaking contract with FC Barcelona till 2031. Moreover you will be wearing the famous No. 10 jersey of Lionel Messi from 2025-26 season.
Yamal made an appearance on China Media Group's "Total Soccer" program and he was asked to create his greatest football XI of all-time. The youngster made an scintillating attack consisting Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine great Lionel Messi. Not only that he had four Spain legends in his lineup as most of his XI players are from La Liga giants FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
With more than 400 clean sheets in his entire career Iker Casillas is one of the greatest goalkeepers of the modern football. The Spaniard was not only athletic but was brave in making decisions while pulling up some great saves for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.
Iker Casillas is the player with second most apperances for Los Blancos and led them to many titles in his career. Not only that as he was as much a key player for Spain as he led the La Roja to their first major trophy in 44 years when they won the Euro 2008. Casillas had only conecced two goals in that entire tournameent.
Casillas won 23 major trophies in his career which includes 3 UEFA Champions League, 2 European Championships, 5 La Liga titles, and a FIFA World Cup.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals Conceded
Clean Sheets
Club
Real Madrid
725
751
264
FC Porto
156
116
74
Real Madrid B
4
2
2
Club Career Total
885
869
340
International
Total International Career
167
102
93
Total Career
Club + International
1,052
971
433
Right-Back
Dani Alves
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43 career trophies, the second most in football history, trophies across Europe, 280 goal contributions as a right-back and countless brave tackles, Dani Alves is surely one of the greats of the game.
Although the Brazilian ended his career with bitter sweet experiences and cotroveries, no one can deny his ceredbilty as a footballer.
Alves won 43 trophies in career, which had 3 Champions Leagues with FC Barcelona and 9 League titles across three leagues along with one Olympic title with Brazil.
Here comes the two of the greatest center-backs of the modern era. Both defenders were part of the Golden generation of Spanish football where they won back-to-back three international trophies from 2008 to 2012.
Pique, who won 39 trophies for FC Barcelona, Manchester United and Spain, had a stellar career as a defender. The FC Barcelona legend won four Champions League titles along with 9 La Liga titles, which makes him one of the most successful defenders of all-time.
Pique's stats
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Barcelona
616
53
13
Real Zaragoza
28
3
-
Manchester United
23
2
1
Club Career Total
667
58
14
International
Spain
102
5
2
Total Career
Club + International
769
63
16
Meantime, Ramos who is one of highest scoring defenders in football history is known for his performances in clutch moments. Moreover, he was crucial for Real Madrid as a leader and defender while winning four Champions League for them.
Ramo's stats
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
671
101
40
Sevilla FC
87
10
1
Paris SG
58
6
1
Monterrey
15
5
-
Club Career Total
831
122
42
International
Spain
180
23
8
Total Career
Club + International
1,011
145
50
Left-back
Marcelo
Marcelo, the Brazilian defender is one of the most loved players of the modern era. Quoted by Cristiano Ronaldo as the one of the best players he has played with, the Real Madrid legend won 5 Champions League titles and 6 La Liga, all for the Los Blancos.
Marcelo played 546 games for Real Madrid while having 58 appearences for Brazil.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
546
38
103
Fluminense
107
11
5
Olympiacos
10
3
-
Club Career Total
663
52
108
International
Brazil
58
6
11
Total Career
Club + International
721
58
119
Attacking mid-field
Zinedine Zidane
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Now if we are talking about class, clutch moments, flair and midfield greatness, you will have to have Zinedine Zidane in your playing XI. Lamine Yamal thus had the French and Real Madrid great in his playing XI.
Zidane, the 1998 Ballon d'Or winner with Juventus, helped Franch win the 1998 FIFA World Cup. In total he won 16 major trophies in his career.
Zidane formed a teriffic mid-field in that Galactico team in the mid 2000s with Luis Figo, Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham and Roberto Carlos. His peformance in big moments influenced Yamal chose over Barcelona legends like Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets in his greatest football XI.
Zidane won only Champions League title, in which he scored in the final, against Bayer Leverkusen in 2002.
Probbaly the greatest showstopper of the modern football, Neymar Jr., formed one of the greatest trios of football alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
The Brazilian's dribbling skill had made him one of the biggest attackers in the world which made PSG sign him for a controversial record fee of £200m. Neymar scored the most goals for his country, Brazil while raking up goals for teams like FC Barcelona, PSG and Santos.
The greatest playmaker in football history, Lionel Messi was a no-brainer in Lamine Yamal's greatest football XI of all-time. With 46 trophies, Messi is the player with most trophies in football history. Moreover, the Agrentine is the player with most goal contributions in football history.
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The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner, just like Lamine Yamal himself, was a La Masia product. Not only that, he was the one who had early connection with Yamal, in a once-in-a-generation photos for UNESCO, where Messi was seen holding a toddler Lamine Yamal.
Messi, who has the record of most non-penalty goals in 21st century, scored the most goals for FC Barcelona and Argentina and surely will be there in everyone's all-time football XI.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Barcelona
778
672
303
Paris SG
75
32
35
Miami
68
58
26
Club Career Total
921
762
364
International
Argentina
193
112
61
Total Career
Club + International
1,114
874
425
Right Wing
Ronaldinho
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Ronaldinho's presence on the right wing proves how much Lamine Yamal is influenced with Brazilian style of football. Ronaldinho, the 2005 Ballon d'Or winner was one of the most eye-catching footballers of his time.
The former FC Barcelona legend had the flair, style and skill which made even the opponents appreciate him.
However his off-field life shoretned his carrer, which could have become more legendary. He won 11 major trophies including one Champions League and one FIFA World Cup.
The greatest goalscorer of the world with 938 goals and counting for his clubs and country combined, is a must in any World XI. Ronaldo, who started as a winger at Manchester United, became a goal scoring machine at Real Madrid.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has won 36 major trophies in his career, including 5 Champions League titles and one European Championships.
Ronaldo's pace, agression, and will to score goal is an asset for any team and looks like Yamal knows that too.
Level
Team / Category
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Club
Real Madrid
438
450
131
Manchester United
346
145
64
Juventus
134
101
22
Al-Nassr
105
93
19
Sporting CP
31
5
6
Club Career Total
1,060
800
242
International
Portugal
221
138
45
International Career Total
221
138
–
Total Career
1,275
938
287
Striker
Ronaldo Nazario
Image | FC Barcelona
Now, here is the ultimate striker. The finishing skill, goal scoring ability, flair, agression, shooting and the ball control - all of these makes Ronaldo Nazario the ultimate striker.
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner is the youngest winner of the award, when he won it in 1997 while playing for Inter Milan, after a successful 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo won 18 major trophies in his career and is the only player on this list two have played for both Ral Madrid and FC Barcelona. However, he is the only player not to win the Champions League which he has compensted by winning two FIFA World Cup titles.
The No.10 jersey in football is always an iconic one. Be it for any club, country or any team playing in a local tournament, usually the best player of the team or the attacker wears the No.10 jersey for the team.
FC Barcelona, one of the best and historical clubs in the World, had some of the greatest players ever to wear the No. 10 jersey for them. Today, in this article, we will discuss 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey no. 10.
As Lamine Yamal became the latest Barcelona player to wear the Jersey No. 10, here are 10 legendary Barcelona players to wear jersey No. 10.
If you talk about any stats or legendary things about FC Barcelona, there is a chance that you will have to mention the little man from Argentina, Lionel Messi. Most goals, most trophies, most assists, most Ballon d'Ors, and many more records for the club - Messi has everything to his name.
Messi had 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances for FC Barcelona and left the club with the most number of titles. The 8-time Ballon d'Or winner wore the No.10 jersey for the first time in 2008 when Ronaldinho left the Catalan club to join AC Milan.
Since then, Messi has worn the iconic jersey for 14 years, before leaving the club as the greatest Barcelona player.
An Argentine legend followed by another one. One of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona, who is known for his time at Italian Club Napoli, spent two seasons at FC Barcelona as well.
Although Maradona's stint at Barcelona was full of controversies and injuries, he scored 38 goals in 58 matches and won the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup for FC Barcelona.
3. Ronaldinho (2003–2008)
With his Samba magic and flair, Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest Barcelona players ever. The Brazilian legend was there when Messi made his debut and gave him all the support to fill his shoes later. Before Messi, it was Ronaldinho, who used to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona.
Ronaldinho scored 94 goals and provided 71 assists in 207 matches for FC Barcelona.
Alongside winning two La Liga titles, he also won the 2006 UEFA Champions League for the Spanish club.
Gary Lineker is one of the greatest English players ever to play for FC Barcelona. From 1986 to 1989, Lineker played for FC Barcelona in 138 matches, wearing the famous No. 10 jersey.
Lineker scored 51 goals for the Catalan club and helped them win the Copa del Rey in 1988 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1989.
5. Rivaldo (1997–2002)
Rivaldo, the Brazilian legend and captain, joined FC Barcelona in the 1997 season and played 235 games for the Catalan, the most he played for any club in his career. The attacking midfielder scored 130 goals for Barcelona and won four titles, including two La Liga titles.
Not only that, during his stint at Barcelona, he won the FIFA Best Player Award and Ballon d'Or award in 1999.
Since there was no consistency in jersey numbers during the 1930s and 1940s era, it is quite unclear how many games he played wearing the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. But Cesar, who wore the No. 10 jersey occasionally for FC Barcelona, played 344 games for the club.
In those games, he scored 226 goals and won 11 trophies for the club, including 5 La Liga titles. With 28 goals, he also finished the 1948-49 season as the top scorer of La Liga.
7. Juan Román Riquelme (2002–2005)
Another Argentine legend is on the list of legendary players to wear the No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona. Riquelme, the legendary Argentine attacking midfielder, though he only played 42 games for FC Barcelona, made his mark before leaving for Villarreal and Boca Juniors.
8. Michael Laudrup (1989–1994)
Laudrup, the Danish playmaker, was an integral part of Johan Cruyff’s dream team. The stylish midfielder played 226 games for FC Barcelona and scored 54 goals for the club. Along with his goals, Laudrup assisted 26 times as well.
Laudrup won 9 trophies for FC Barcelona, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 4 La Liga titles, 1 UEFA Supercup and 2 Spanish Super Cups. Post becoming FC Barcelona.
After his successful 1992 and 1993 seasons, Laudrup joined Real Madrid the next season.
9. Luis Suárez Miramontes (1955–1961)
One of the greatest Spanish midfielders, Luis Suárez Miramontes, is also one of the greatest FC Barcelona players. Luis Suárez Miramontes, in 176 games for FC Barcelona, scored 80 goals and assisted 21 times.
Suarez won two La Liga titles and two Spanish Cup titles for FC Barcelona before moving to Inter Milan, where he flourished as a striker and went on to win two Champions League titles as well.
But before leaving for Inter Milan, he won the 1960 Ballon d'Or while playing for FC Barcelona.
10. Hugo Sotil (1973–1976)
Hugo Sotil, the Peruvian striker, was one of the key players for FC Barcelona during the Johan Cruyff era. In 70 games, he scored 18 goals and helped FC Barcelona win the 1973–74 La Liga title.
Hugo was one of the key members of Barcelona's resurgence in the 1970s.
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