Mallorca

2.54

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  2

  2

  2.50

  Dudú Aouate

  His hesitation allowed Messi to nick in and open the scoring, then comically stumbled to allow Villa to round him and add a second. Pedro's deflected third compounded his misery.

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  2

  0

  2.50

  Ayoze

  Combated well in the opening spell and managed to keep Barca at bay, but as the match progressed he could not handle the champions' superiority.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Rubén

  The movement of Pedro, Messi and Villa across Mallorca's back line left him bamboozled, and was powerless to stop the vibrant front three from creating chances.

• 
  0

  1

  2.50

  Nunes

  Couldn't cope at all with the pace of Messi running directly at him through the centre, but continued battling for his team until the end, despite being well beaten.

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  1

  1

  3.00

  Pablo Cendrós

  Defended well in the first half, halting the movement of Villa cutting in from his flank, but couldn't keep in line with his back four in the second half, and played the striker onside for the crucial second goal.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Chory Castro

  Looked most likely to provide the creative spark for the home side, especially in the first half, but was unable to find enough space and in the end drifted out of the contest.

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  1

  1

  3.00

  Jonathan De Guzmán

  The midfielder combated well with the Barca trio in the opening exchanges but was overpowered as the match went on.

• 
  1

  1

  2.50

  Joao de Albuquerque Bruno

  Like Marti, could barely get a touch of the ball as Barca enjoyed complete dominance of possession, and spent much of the match chasing shadows before being replaced.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Emilio Nsue López

  Was involved in an interesting tussle with Maxwell on the right flank but drifted out of the match. Pedro's shot deflected off his foot and into the net for the third.

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  1

  1

  2.00

  Pierre Achile Webó Flop of the Match

  Missed an excellent chance in the opening minutes, heading over Pinto's crossbar, but did not do enough to worry Pique and Abidal and became isolated as the match progressed.

Substitutions

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  0

  1

  2.50

  Akihiro Ienaga

  Given the last 15 minutes but not enough time to cause trouble.

• 
  1

  1

  2.50

  Sergio Tejera

  Came on as Mallorca chased a route back into the game but couldn't get involved.

• 
  1

  1

  2.50

  Michael Pereira

  Came on in the second half but the match was already out of Mallorca's reach.

Barcelona

2.96

• 
  16

  1

  3.00

  José Pinto Colorado

  Fielded some long-range shots early in the contest, but was left as a spectator for much of the remainder as Mallorca failed to threaten his goal.

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  15

  3

  3.00

  Maxwell

  Enjoyed an interesting battle with Nsue early in the contest, and managed to come out on top. Was allowed to concentrate on his attacking duties as the match wore on, as Barca took control.

• 
  17

  0

  3.00

  Éric Abidal

  Untroubled by the presence of Webo, and strolled through the contest alongside Pique, with his defensive capabilities never truly tested. Looked composed and competent.

• 
  14

  3

  3.00

  Piqué

  Like Abidal, apart from a competitive opening spell, was not put under any danger by Mallorca's attack, and will struggle to enjoy a more comfortable evening all season.

• 
  14

  4

  2.50

  Adriano

  A much-improved display from the Brazilian, who was asked to fill the shoes of Dani Alves, and proved to be an excellent option on the right flank, showing neat touches in the final third.

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  22

  2

  3.00

  Andrés Iniesta Luján

  Took on additional responsibility given the absence of Xavi, and controlled the contest. Picked out passes, rarely gave the ball way, and was unlucky not get his own name on the scoresheet.

• 
  14

  2

  3.00

  Busquets

  Composed as ever, protected his back four superbly, and also highlighted his eye for a pass by sliding in David Villa with a beautiful through ball to create the second goal.

• 
  20

  2

  3.50

  Seydou Keita

  Started in place of the injured Xavi and got himself into attacking positions on a regular basis. Wonderful lobbed through pass set up Messi's well-taken goal.

• 
  27

  2

  3.00

  David Villa

  El Guaje maintained his recent supreme form, netting in his fourth match in a row by rounding Aouate and rolling home. His awareness and relationship with Messi continues to flourish.

• 
  43

  5

  3.50

  Lionel Messi Top of the Match

  The difference-maker for the Blaugrana once again. Linked wonderfully with Villa throughout, and latched on to Keita's sublime through-pass to net a rare header to open the scoring.

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  23

  1

  3.00

  Pedro

  The third member of Barca's revered front three refused to be outdone by his teammates, and added a stunning third by lashing home from the edge of the area.

Substitutions

• 
  16

  1

  2.50

  Ibrahim Afellay

  Came on at the same time as Bojan but could not get involved.

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  12

  3

  2.50

  Bojan Krkic

  Replaced Pedro but Barca had settled for the win by the time he arrived.

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  12

  3

  0.00

  Montoya

  A five-minute debut for the young right back.