Barcelona's Future Star: Lamine Yamal Shines

Lamine Yamal excelled as Barcelona routed Real Betis 5-1, securing their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Yamal scored once and assisted twice, joining teammates Gavi, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres on the scoresheet. Vitor Roque netted a late penalty for Real Betis.

Barcelona's teenager sensation, Lamine Yamal, delivered a standout performance as the Catalan giants crushed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday. The victory booked Barcelona's place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, showcasing Yamal's remarkable skills with one goal and two assists.

The match started with Gavi's early strike, assisted by Dani Olmo, quickly followed by Jules Kounde's goal after a brilliant lob by Yamal. Despite having two goals disallowed via VAR, Raphinha added Barca's third from a Yamal-initiated counter-attack.

Ferran Torres grabbed the fourth goal with help from Olmo before Yamal sealed the thumping win with a swift counter in the 75th minute. Betis only managed a consolation penalty with Vitor Roque converting in the 84th minute.

(With inputs from agencies.)