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Euro Debrief: Lamine Yamal flying ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona’s 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal is on an unstoppable run, with his dazzling performances propelling the Catalan side to nine straight LaLiga wins—an unprecedented start in the league’s history. His goal in a 5-2 demolition of Real Betis on Sunday was so electrifying that Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick called it “unbelievable,” even going so far as to declare Yamal the best player in the world right now.

Barcelona’s 39 goals in nine games mark the highest-scoring start in LaLiga since 1937, and their dominance has left rivals scrambling, with Real Madrid set to face them next in El Clásico—just days before the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, where Yamal’s momentum could make for a dramatic moment.

Meanwhile, Madrid’s own attack showed why they’re still the team to beat, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Sevilla, including a goal that hinted at his sharpness ahead of the showdown with Barcelona. Arda Güler also shone for Madrid, while Betis’ Giovani Lo Celso had a disallowed strike ruled out in their heavy defeat, underscoring Barcelona’s current firepower.

With Yamal’s form peaking and Barcelona’s form at its peak, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in LaLiga’s most intense rivalry.

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