Soccer Football - LaLiga - RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona - Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma, Mallorca, Spain - December 3, 2024 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in action with RCD Mallorca's Leo Roman REUTERS/Francisco Ubilla
(Reuters) - The return of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to Barcelona's starting line-up following an injury layoff inspired the team to their 5-1 thrashing of Mallorca, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday.
During Yamal's four-week absence with an ankle injury leaders Barcelona picked up only one point in three La Liga matches, allowing the chasing pack led by Real Madrid to close the gap at the top to just one point.
