Barcelona extended their advantage at the top of the La Liga standings, at least temporarily, by earning a crucial victory over Real Mallorca on Tuesday night at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The win, which came during the 33rd round of league fixtures, pushed their total points to 76—seven points ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid, who were scheduled to face Getafe later in the day. While the result provided a momentary cushion in the title race, it did not come without internal drama.
Despite the on-field success, tensions reportedly erupted behind the scenes in the Barcelona dressing room. According to a report from Spanish news outlet El Nacional, midfielder Pedri expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of his teammates Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. He allegedly accused the pair of playing carelessly and failing to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities that, in his view, could have led to a more convincing and comfortable victory.
Sources close to the team described Pedri as visibly upset following the match. He is said to have publicly criticized Yamal and Torres in front of the squad, stressing that their lack of focus and poor decision-making could pose a serious threat to the team’s success in upcoming high-stakes fixtures. These include the Copa del Rey final as well as a critical Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
In addition to addressing his teammates, Pedri reportedly voiced his concerns to head coach Hansi Flick. He urged the manager to take stronger disciplinary action and to ensure that complacency does not undermine the club’s ambitions. Pedri emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of discipline, commitment, and mental sharpness, arguing that these qualities are essential if Barcelona intends to regain momentum and compete for major trophies this season.
