Barcelona used Lamine Yamal centrally. He caused havoc

“Barcelona breezed past Real Betis, but did the match provide a glimpse of the next step in Lamine Yamal’s evolution as a footballer? Hansi Flick’s team were 4-1 up by half-time, propelled by a Ferran Torres hat-trick and summer signing Roony Bardghji’s first Barca goal, and eventually won 5-3 to complete a fine week. They beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 four days earlier in another convincing performance and remain established at the top of La Liga’s table after 16 games. Flick had plenty to feel excited about in Seville, with Yamal’s new position particularly eye-catching. The German manager opted to start the 18-year-old as a central attacking midfielder, rather than in his usual spot wide on the right. This is the role that Lionel Messi used to play during his years at Barcelona. …”
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