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  "id": 14546050,
  "title": "Yamal masterclass turns Turkish cauldron into Barca playground",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/yamal-masterclass-turns-turkish-cauldron-into-barca-playground",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T22:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1555715/yamal-masterclass-turns-turkish-cauldron-barca-playground"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona and Lamine Yamal revived their form after a shaky first half in Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen Stadium, defeating Galatasaray 4-1 in their Champions League match on Tuesday. Yamal exploited Galatasaray's defense in the second half, leading to Barcelona's four-goal victory. Coach Hansi Flick praised Yamal, stating that his presence has significantly improved the team. Barcelona dominated the early stages, with Anthony Gordon receiving support from his teammates in constructing attacking plays. Despite Galatasaray's early goal, Barcelona's solid defense and tactical adjustments allowed them to level the score in the second half. Lamine Yamal's decisive contributions in the final minutes secured the win for Barcelona, propelling them to the top of the Champions League standings with two victories heading into the second round of matches.",
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}