Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Dominates Betis 5-1/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a commanding 5-1 victory over Real Betis. Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal delivered an outstanding performance, scoring once and assisting twice. Despite resting key players, Barcelona dominated the match, with goals from Gavi, Jules Koundé, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Yamal.
Lamine Yamal’s Star Turn: Quick Looks
- Barcelona routed Real Betis 5-1 to secure a Copa del Rey quarter-finals spot.
- Lamine Yamal starred with a goal and two assists in a standout performance.
- Gavi, Jules Koundé, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres also found the net.
- Coach Hansi Flick rested key players, including Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde.
- Vitor Roque scored a late consolation penalty for Betis.
- Barcelona built on momentum from their Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.
Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Dominates Betis 5-1
Deep Look
Barcelona delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, thrashing Real Betis 5-1 to advance to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Teenage forward Lamine Yamal stole the spotlight, scoring a goal and providing two crucial assists in a match where Barcelona rested several key players.
Fresh off their 5-2 Spanish Super Cup victory against rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona showed no signs of slowing down. Coach Hansi Flick opted to rest stars like Robert Lewandowski, Marc Casadó, and Alejandro Balde, yet the team remained unstoppable.
The Catalans set the tone early, with Gavi opening the scoring in just the third minute after a neat assist from Dani Olmo. Olmo came close to doubling the lead in the 20th minute, only to see his shot hit the post. Seven minutes later, Jules Koundé volleyed home Barcelona’s second goal, courtesy of a sublime lobbed pass from Yamal.
Although VAR ruled out efforts from Koundé and Yamal for offside, Barcelona’s momentum was unshaken. Yamal orchestrated a counter-attack in the 58th minute, leading to Raphinha’s goal, which made it 3-0. Substitute Ferran Torres joined the party in the 67th minute, capitalizing on another Olmo cross to net Barca’s fourth.
Yamal capped off his stellar performance with a goal in the 75th minute, finishing a swift counter-attack. While initially flagged offside, VAR overturned the decision, ensuring the teenager’s contribution was cemented on the scoresheet.
Real Betis found a late consolation in the 84th minute when Brazilian forward Vitor Roque, currently on loan from Barcelona, converted a penalty after Jules Koundé committed a foul in the box.
The win highlights Barcelona’s strength in depth and signals their intent to dominate domestic and international competitions. With Lamine Yamal continuing to rise as one of football’s brightest young talents, Barcelona fans have plenty to look forward to.
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