Dani Olmo scored early in the second half as Barcelona defeated Mallorca 1-0 to increase its Spanish league lead.

Dani Olmo's decisive strike shortly after half-time earned Barcelona a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday evening, reinforcing their position atop the LaLiga standings as the title race intensifies.

La Liga leaders Barcelona moved seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. With one eye on Saturday's Copa del Rey final, Hansi Flick opted to make wholesale changes for the midweek fixture, which enabled Ansu Fati to make his first start since October.