Late Genius: Bernal's Late Goal Lights Up Barca's Victory Over Mallorca
7 February 2026
Marc Bernal, Barcelona's young winger, spoke about the goal he scored in the 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga's 23rd round, noting that his decision came from a quick read of his teammates' movements and the defenders' positioning.
He struck the third in the 83rd minute to seal the victory, and then explained the move: he saw Fermín tracking him and moved forward; he initially considered shooting with his right foot but remembered he is more accurate with his left, especially with Maffeo nearby.
On the midfield battle at Barcelona, he said that what matters is the relationship among the players; despite competition, everyone gets minutes, and the dynamic is healthy and everyone understands each other well.
Return from Injury
Addressing his comeback, the 18-year-old said the injury is behind him and that Barça is in a very strong dynamic, particularly ahead of the Atletico Madrid match. He expressed happiness with the recent wins and the desire to keep the run going.
He added that his form has improved recently, acknowledging it would come back gradually and that he's now in much better shape, receiving more minutes and planning to maximize them.
He closed by reflecting on his emotions after scoring, noting that the goal reminded him of last year and the personal challenges his family faced, a memory that brought him great satisfaction.
Punchline 1: Bernal's left foot is so precise that even the net would applaud; if a sniper ever filmed him, the target would just be the back of the net.
Punchline 2: If football had a sniper, Bernal would be the one with laser-like aim, delivering late goals and keeping calm under pressure.
