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Pep Guardiola must use Barcelona and Bayern Munich past to nullify Real Madrid

Since his emergence as an elite coach at Barcelona over a decade ago, Pep Guardiola has been exploring different ways of establishing control on the pitch. This week, his experience must form the heart of his approach against Real Madrid.

Barcelona see off Mallorca to retake second in La Liga

MADRID: Barcelona took a big step toward securing a place in next season’s Champions League as a 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca on Sunday saw them reclaim second spot in La Liga from Sevilla. Goals in either half from Memphis Depay and Sergio Busquets put Xavi Hernandez’s men in control and they took the three points despite Antonio Raillo’s effort for their relegation-threatened opponents at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona player ratings v Mallorca: Memphis Depay 8, Sergio Busquets 8, Ferran Torres 6

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said he was delighted to see Ansu Fati make his return from long-term injury after the Spanish teenager came off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 La Liga victory over Mallorca.

Barcelona see off Mallorca to return to second place in La Liga

Barcelona took a big step towards securing a place in next season's Champions League as a 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca on Sunday saw them reclaim second spot in La Liga from Sevilla. Goals in either half from Memphis Depay and Sergio Busquets put Xavi Hernandez's men in control and they took the three points despite Antonio Raillo's effort for their relegation-threatened opponents at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants move two points ahead of Sevilla and nine clear of fifth-placed Real Betis, who have a game in hand, with four matches to play this season.