'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.Ez Abde immediately pulled one back for Betis during a wild spell, and in the aftermath they were reduced to 10 men when Bernal was sent off for a headbutt on Yamal, who was booked for his part in a…
Barcelona midfielder Lamine Yamal led his team to a dominant 5-2 victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday, earning high praise from coach Hansi Flick. The teenage winger opened the scoring with an impressive goal in the 10th minute, setting the tone for a sensational performance at La Cartuja stadium in Seville. Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo added to the win, while Betis had been reduced to 10 men after Facundo Bernal was sent off early in the second half for a headbutt on Yamal.
Rodri extended Barcelona's lead in the 28th minute, and Giovani Lo Celso's late goal was disallowed for a handball, leaving Betis trailing. The result marks a new club record for Barcelona, as they set a new high for victories at the start of a league campaign.
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