Scandal in LaLiga: Joan García, making his debut with Barcelona, received a brutal kick from Muriqi that resulted in a straight red card after VAR review. Mallorca is left with 9 players.

Scandal in LaLiga: Joan García hit during his debut

Joan García's debut with FC Barcelona will be remembered, but not for his saves. In the 36th minute of the match between Mallorca and Barcelona, the Barça goalkeeper suffered a brutal kick to the face from Vedat Muriqi, who was sent off after a VAR review.

The move that changed everything

Muriqi was trying to reach a dangerous loose ball, but he lifted his leg too high and ended up hitting Joan García directly in the face. It was a dangerous move that left everyone at Son Moix speechless.

The referee did not hesitate: after checking the VAR scoreboard, he gave the Kosovar striker a straight red card.

Mallorca down and out with 9 men

The drama for RCD Mallorca did not end there. Just three minutes earlier, in the 33rd minute, Manu Morlanes had been sent off, leaving the Balearic team with nine players before halftime.

Muriqi's blow could not only have been devastating for Joan García, but it also plunged his team into an almost impossible situation against Barça.

“Muriqi almost got rid of Joan García”

The play has already gone viral on social media. Fans and journalists were quick to describe the kick as one of the most violent of the season. “Muriqi almost took Joan García out,” was the most repeated comment.

The Blaugrana goalkeeper's debut has already been marked by this unusual action.