
The RFEF Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) confessed that Barcelona’s second goal against Mallorca in their 2025–26 La Liga opener should have been disallowed.
Barcelona’s 3–0 victory to kick off their Spanish title defense was shrouded in controversy. Not only were two of Jagoba Arrasate’s men sent off before halftime, but Ferran Torres’ 23rd-minute goal came while Mallorca defender Antonio Raíllo was down with a head injury.