Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barcelona runs riot over Madrid and Betis

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Barcelona thrash Betis 5-1

Barcelona's teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.Flying high after their 5-2 demolition of rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, Barcelona didn't even need their full arsenal to swat aside fellow LaLiga outfit Betis. Coach Hansi Flick rested several starters such as Robert Le…

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When Lamine Yamal overcame two Real Madrid defenders before shooting at the goal, it was hard not to feel a chill thinking that Lionel Messi had re-dressed the Barcelona T-shirt.

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Yamal conjures up Messi memories after Barcelona runs riot over Madrid and Betis

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — When Lamine Yamal glided past two Real Madrid defenders before coolly tucking the ball just inside the post, it was hard not to get a shiver that Lionel Messi was back in a Barcelona shirt. He still wears dental braces, but Barcelona’s teenage phenom has emerged as opponents’ No. 1 problem thanks to his speed, creativity, and gorgeous goals from Messi’s old spot on the right flank. Yamal has run amok in back-to-back five-…

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On Wednesday evening, Barcelona secured a convincing victory in the round of 16 of the Spanish Cup, defeating Real Betis 5-1.

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Lamine Yamal Leads Barcelona Into Copa Del Rey Quarters With 5-1 Thrashing Of Real Betis

Lamine Yamal put on a spectacular show as Barcelona sailed into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid joined them in the last eight with a 4-0 win at second division Elche, their 15th consecutive triumph across all competitions. Barca's 17-year-old starlet Yamal scored and helped create two more goals as Hansi Flick's side ran riot at the Olympic Stadium. Gavi sent Barcelona ahe…

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Barcelona Vs Real Betis: Lamine Yamal Stars As Barca Cruise To 5-1 Win, Enter Copa Del Rey Quarters

Lamine Yamal created two goals and then scored one himself to help Barcelona to a dominant win despite Hansi Flick resting a couple of key players.