Real Madrid lose ground in LaLiga as Barcelona move eight points clear

Marco Asensio (right) saw his penalty saved (Francisco Ubilla/AP)

Real Madrid lost ground at the top of LaLiga after slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Mallorca as Barcelona extended their lead to eight points.

Mallorca went in front early on through a deflected header from Vedat Muriqi in the 13th minute.