Not just goals — Hansi Flick hails Lamine Yamal’s performance in Barcelona’s 5-3 win vs Real Betis | OneFootball

German coach impressed by winger’s maturity beyond his decisive goal

Not just goals — Hansi Flick hails Lamine Yamal’s performance in Barcelona’s 5-3 win vs Real Betis

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed the performance of Lamine Yamal following the Catalan side’s thrilling 5-3 victory away to Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga matchday 16.

While the headlines centred on Ferran Torres first half hat trick, Flick singled out Yamal’s growth, particularly his defensive contribution.. something the coach has demanded from him in recent weeks.

Speaking in the post match press conference, Flick said:

The German highlighted the teenager’s chemistry with Swedish youngster Roony Bardghji who also scored, saying:

Yamal’s performance by the numbers

The 17 year old scored Barcelona’s fifth goal in the 59 minute from the penalty spot and posted highly positive statistics:

Match summary

Real Betis opened the scoring through Antony in the 7 minute but Barcelona reacted with five unanswered goal between minutes 11 and 59 — Torres (3), Bardghji (1) and Yamal (1).

A late Betis surge brought two goals in the 85 & 90+2 but Barcelona held on to secure their 13th league win of the season extending their lead at the top to 40 point, four clear of Real Madrid.