Mallorca vs. Barcelona lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest with Rashford, Garcia in registration race originally appeared on The Sporting News Barcelona's La Liga title defence kicks off with a trip to Mallorca on August 16 as Hansi Flick aims to retain the trophy he secured in a dominant debut campaign.

One of the biggest surprises from Barcelona’s starting lineup for their opening game against Mallorca was the inclusion of Eric Garcia. Hansi Flick decided to start the former Manchester City starlet ahead of Jules Kounde,

In the end, there was no miracle—nor was one expected—and Robert Lewandowski will be Barcelona’s major absentee in their LaLiga opener against Mallorca (7:30 p.m.

Lamine Yamal scored twice against Seoul and is likely to start once again alongside Robert Lewandowski , Raphinha and Dani Olmo as Flick continues to groove his first-choice attack. Marcus Rashford has made his first two Barcelona appearances from the bench and the on-loan Manchester United star should expect more of the same.

Barcelona will be looking to post a third straight victory on their pre-season tour of Asia when they take on South Korean outfit Daegu at Daegu Stadium on Monday. The La Liga champions will enter the match off the back of a 7-3 victory over FC Seoul, while Daegu were last in K League 1 action on July 27, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Pohang Steelers.

Barcelona fans have made their feelings towards new signing Marcus Rahford known with a gesture just seconds before his La Liga debut. On Saturday evening, Barcelona began the defence of their La Liga title with an away trip to face RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

Excluded and pushed towards the exit, Gianluigi Donnarumma is leaving PSG amid high tensions. His agent, Enzo Raiola, accuses the club of breaking a near-final agreement and showing a lack of respect, claiming the goalkeeper had accepted less favorable terms to stay before the club suddenly changed its stance.

The Barcelona defender is heading to Saudi Arabia, and although he was a vital piece in Barca's success last season, Hansi Flick already has a contingency plan.