Barcelona momentarily widened their advantage at the summit of the La Liga table, opening up a seven-point gap over their fierce rivals Real Madrid after securing a win against Real Mallorca on Tuesday evening.
The match, part of the 33rd round of La Liga, took place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, and the victory lifted Barcelona to 76 points — seven points clear of Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand against Getafe scheduled for later the same day.
However, despite what appeared to be a positive result on paper, reports emerging from Spain suggest that the mood inside the Barcelona dressing room after the game was far from harmonious.
According to the Spanish outlet El Nacional, midfielder Pedri reportedly stirred up tension among the squad by openly criticizing two of his teammates, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. The young Spanish star was said to be unhappy with what he described as their “careless” performances, pointing specifically to their inability to convert a number of clear scoring chances that could have given Barcelona a more comfortable win.
Insiders claim that Pedri was visibly frustrated after the final whistle, making his dissatisfaction known to both players and expressing concerns about the possible consequences if such displays continued.
He warned that a lack of sharpness and commitment on the part of certain individuals could become a serious problem, especially with crucial fixtures on the horizon — including the Copa del Rey final and an important UEFA Champions League encounter against Inter Milan.
Pedri’s frustrations didn’t stop with his teammates. The Spanish international reportedly urged head coach Hansi Flick to address the situation firmly, calling for increased discipline within the squad. He emphasized that total focus and collective responsibility were vital if Barcelona hoped to end the season successfully and still challenge for silverware in the competitions remaining.
While Barcelona celebrated an important three points, the situation behind closed doors highlighted underlying tensions within the camp. The incident serves as a reminder that, despite their position at the top of the table, challenges remain for the Catalan side both on and off the pitch.
The coming days will reveal how Flick and the squad manage these internal conflicts as they continue their push for domestic and European glory.
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