Hansi Flick reveals 'easy' secret to Lamine Yamal substitution as Barcelona crush Alaves
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona bounced back from consecutive defeats with a dominant 6-1 victory over Alaves in Liga. Manager Hansi Flick praised his attacking stars after the emphatic response, while also explaining the decision to substitute his teenage sensation late in the game.
Barcelona bounced back from consecutive losses with a dominant 6-1 victory over Alaves in La Liga. Manager Hansi Flick praised his attacking stars, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, who both scored twice in the emphatic win. The comprehensive victory came after Barcelona's 11-game winning streak was halted by back-to-back defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
Mariano Diaz scored a late consolation goal for Alaves. Manager Flick explained the decision to substitute the teenager Lamine Yamal late in the game, stating that his decisive impact made the substitution smoother, as the winger scored two goals in the match. Flick also noted the importance of giving Yamal less minutes to maintain his confidence in one-on-one situations.
The hosts quickly established their dominance, with Raphinha opening the scoring early on, followed by Lopez and Raphinha doubling the lead. Yamal added the fourth goal before halftime with a delicate dinked finish, initially ruled out for offside but later confirmed as valid. Flick was thrilled with his forward line's collective effort, stating that it was a great game for Yamal and a good display overall.
Barcelona must now focus on their upcoming Champions League clash against Aston Villa and a high-stakes top-of-the-table fixture against Atletico Madrid in the league.
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