Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in the week he was crowned the world's best player as Barcelona eased to a 5-2 home win over Real Mallorca and reclaimed top spot in LaLiga. Antoine Griezmann gave Barca a seventh-minute lead and Messi then took over with a couple of goals, either side of Ante Budimir's strike against the run of play.

Barcelona return to La Liga action on Tuesday away at RCD Mallorca, days after suffering a shocking 2-1 loss to Las Palmas over the weekend. The Blaugrana remain top of La Liga, but Real Madrid have gained ground on Hansi Flick's men in the title race.

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Real Madrid suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Mallorca in La Liga, denting title hopes. Kylian Mbappe struggled on his return, while Alvaro Arbeloa took full blame for the loss.

Onwards and upwards – and successfully so? Real Madrid After the international break, they face RCD Mallorca away in La Liga. The press conference with coach Álvaro Arbeloa ahead of their final match before the Champions League against FC Bayern Munich.

The Real Madrid squad is preparing for its return to LaLiga, where it will face RCD Mallorca this Saturday with the goal of staying in the title race against FC Barcelona. All international players have rejoined the team and completed training,

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