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Flick Hails Yamal as World's Best After Barcelona Rout
Barcelona's 19-year-old Yamal scores in 5-2 win over 10-man Betis.
In brief
Barcelona's 19-year-old Yamal scores in 5-2 win over 10-man Betis. Barcelona's 19-year-old Yamal scored a goal in their 5-2 victory over 10-man Real Betis, extending their unbeaten run and keeping them five points clear at the top of La Liga. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Yamal scores
Teenage winger Yamal scored a brilliant goal for Spanish champions Barca.
“Yamal, 19, turned sharply on the edge of the box to escape Bernal and then exquisitely curled into the top corner in the 10th minute.”
Barcelona wins 5-2
Barcelona secured a commanding 5-2 victory over 10-man Real Betis.
“Barca set a new club record for victories at the start of a league campaign and equalled the all-time record of nine, set by Real Madrid in the 1968/69 season.”
Flick praises Yamal
Coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world.
“Lamine today, when you see the first goal he scored, unbelievable, this is for me, at the moment the best player in the world.”
Betis reduced to 10 men
Real Betis were reduced to 10 men after Facundo Bernal's red card.
“Betis had Facundo Bernal sent off for a headbutt on Yamal early in the second half of a pulsating clash.”
Barcelona unbeaten run
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 11 games.
“Flick’s side boast 11 wins from 11 games across all competitions.”
Yamal's goal
Yamal scored a spectacular goal in the 10th minute.
“Yamal, 19, turned sharply on the edge of the box to escape Bernal and then exquisitely curled into the top corner in the 10th minute.”
Atletico wins
Atletico Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win against Espanyol.
“Alex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atletico Madrid their narrow win at Espanyol.”
Barcelona's next match
Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League.
“The win positions Barca well ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.”
Yamal's Ballon d'Or hopes
Yamal aims to be crowned world's best player at Ballon d'Or.
“Yamal, who is hoping to be crowned the world’s best player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony later in October, got the ball rolling with a spectacular opener.”
At a glance
Barcelona's 19-year-old Yamal scored a goal in their 5-2 victory over 10-man Real Betis, extending their unbeaten run and keeping them five points clear at the top of La Liga.
