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After the draw conceded against Athletic Club last week, Xavi was forced to deal with numerous injuries against Real Mallorca this Friday. A meeting to follow live with commentary on our site. In the Barcelona squad, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Pedri, Balde, Ferran Torres and Marcos Alonso were absent due to injury.
But as the first period progressed, Barça won a penalty after a big foul on Raphinha (27). A penalty missed by İlkay Gündoğan, but which had even more serious consequences, since the Brazilian was unable to continue the game and was replaced by Fermín Lopez immediately (37th). Another huge blow for the Blaugranas, on the sidelines of their 8th final of the Champions League and the reception of Naples.
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