{
  "id": 6095850,
  "title": "Yamal hits double as ‘nearly perfect’ Barca thrash Valencia 5-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/yamal-hits-double-as-nearly-perfect-barca-thrash-valencia-5-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T03:16:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/07/yamal-hits-double-as-nearly-perfect-barca-thrash-valencia-5-0/234238"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal scored twice in a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia, bringing his side’s perfect start in La Liga to six goals. The reigning champions now lead the table two points ahead of Real Madrid, who suffered a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday. Unbeaten Alaves climbed to second following their 5-2 triumph over Osasuna. As well as Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri also found the net for Flick’s Barcelona. The 19-year-old Yamal was initially substituted due to a knock but showed no signs of it as Barcelona controlled the game from the outset. Valencia, currently bottom of the table, saw their season start with a loss.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA, Sept 7 — Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 yesterday to maintain...",
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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."
}