This past Tuesday, Barcelona’s winning streak came to an end when they were held to a 2-2 tie at Son Moix by RCD Mallorca.

The management made numerous rotations throughout the game as Xavi rang in the substitutions while taking into account the tight fixture calendar.

The benching of Robert Lewandowski in favor of Ferran Torres was one of the most noteworthy changes to the attack and defense.

Lewandowski entered the match against Mallorca having assisted Barcelona in winning 3-2 following a comeback against Celta Vigo by scoring a brace.

However, Xavi Hernandez gave him a break on Tuesday, and according to Mundo Deportivo, the 35-year-old has now requested a rest for the match.

Xavi reportedly considered resting Lewandowski for the actual match against Celta Vigo, but the striker insisted on playing for the Galician team.

The former Bayern Munich superstar spoke to Xavi after the game and asked to be rested against Mallorca, keeping in mind the two next vital matches against Porto and Sevilla. He had scored two crucial goals in that game.Xavi supported the concept as well since he didn’t want his star goal scorer to become fatigued or sustain a muscular injury.Ferran Torres started as Barcelona’s No. 9 against Mallorca since Lewandowski was rested, but he had a quiet night in front of the goal.The 23-year-old had played well so far this season but failed to take advantage of his opportunity on Tuesday, and in the 58th minute, he was replaced by Lewandowski.Lewandowski will almost certainly be the man leading the charge for the Catalan giants because of the matches against Sevilla and Porto that will be played in fast succession over the following few days.