{
  "id": 6061453,
  "title": "Yamal hits double as ‘nearly perfect’ Barca thrash Valencia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/yamal-hits-double-as-nearly-perfect-barca-thrash-valencia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T22:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/07/yamal-hits-double-as-nearly-perfect-barca-thrash-valencia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scored twice in their 5-0 thrashing of Valencia, securing their 100% start in La Liga. Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid fell 1-0 to Real Betis on Friday, leaving Barcelona two points clear at the top. Unbeaten Alaves took second place with a 5-2 victory over Osasuna. Yamal, who missed pre-match training due to an injury, showed no signs of it during Barcelona's dominant display. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Pedri also found the back of the net for Barcelona, who began the match strongly at Valencia's Mestalla stadium. Valencia coach Carlos Corberan described the result as difficult, citing Yamal's early goal as a setback. Barca's goalkeeper Joan Garcia made a save to keep out Arnaut Danjuma. Substitute Gabriel Jesus came on in the final 10 minutes but sent a low shot wide. Yamal completed the scoring with his fifth goal. Manager Hansi Flick praised the team's performance, emphasizing the need for improvement as they continue their successful start.",
  "summary": "The reigning champions moved two points clear at the top of La Liga after Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Yamal hits double as ‘nearly perfect’ Barca thrash Valencia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/yamal-hits-double-as-nearly-perfect-barca-thrash-valencia-6063803",
        "published": "2026-09-06T22:51:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}