Barcelona weren’t at their finest in opposition to Alaves, however they nonetheless discovered a technique to safe a slender 1-0 victory on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. It was nonetheless a deserved win for Hansi Flick’s aspect, particularly in order it might have been a travesty if Lamine Yamal ending up not being on the profitable staff.
The 17-year-old sensation was precisely that in opposition to Alaves. He produced a standout efficiency, and within the opening levels, he set the tone with a dribble that Lionel Messi would have been happy with.
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After choosing up the ball in his personal half, Lamine Yamal managed to get away from 5 or 6 Alaves gamers earlier than taking part in the ball large to Raphinha, whose shot didn’t bother Jesus Owono within the guests’ objective.
Unsurprisingly, the profitable objective, scored by Robert Lewandowski, additionally got here from Lamine Yamal. It was his shot from Pedri’s cross that discovered its technique to the Polish striker, who instinctively turned the ball into the Alaves web from shut vary.
There is no such thing as a doubt that Barcelona can depend themselves very fortunate to completely satisfied Lamine Yamal as their participant. He continues to be a vitally necessary cog in Hansi Flick’s machine, and if the Catalans are so as to add additional honours to the Spanish Tremendous Cup that they picked up in January, he might want to hold himself match, and proceed taking part in on the degree that he has proven within the final 12 months.
Barcelona are again in motion in midweek as they tackle Valencia within the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey. Lamine Yamal is certain to be starter in that one, and in addition when the Blaugrana are again in La Liga subsequent weekend once they make the journey to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan to face Sevilla.