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By Seyi Babalola
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mallorca on Saturday, moving four points clear at the top of La Liga.
The champions increased their lead over Real Madrid in second place when Alvaro Arbeloa’s team hosts Valencia on Sunday, with Marc Bernal scoring late at the partially reopened Camp Nou stadium.
Mallorca target man Vedat Muriqi came close early on as he slid in at the back post but hit the side netting, while Jan Virgili’s shot was saved by Joan Garcia.
Marcus Rashford added some urgency into Barca’s game after a slow start, curling inches wide of the far post after cutting in from the left.
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A blocked shot from the England international led to the opener, with Dani Olmo knocking the rebound to Lewandowski to finish from close range on 29 minutes.
Rashford’s dangerous free-kick was tipped onto the bar by Mallorca stopper Leo Roman, and Yamal missed from point blank range as Jules Kounde sent the rebound into his path.
The 18-year-old made amends in the second half with a superb shot from outside the area which left Roman with no chance.
Marc Casado struck the crossbar with a deflected effort as Barca could have opened up a wider lead.
