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Lamine Yamal's Hat-Trick Lifts Barcelona Four Points Clear in LaLiga

The result lifts confidence before a Copa del Rey second leg that Barcelona begin 4-0 behind.

Overview

  • At 18 years and 230 days, Yamal became the youngest player to score a LaLiga hat-trick in the 21st century.
  • Barcelona next host Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg after losing the first leg 4-0.
  • Yamal told Movistar a groin issue and loss of joy had hindered him earlier this season, adding that he now feels happy on the pitch.
  • Hansi Flick praised Yamal's performance and said the team needs him at this level on Tuesday against Atlético.
  • After the win, Yamal urged belief with a "1% chance, 99% faith" message and called on fans to pack Camp Nou.