Stellar! Lamine served as MVP leading Barça's attack against Athletic

Published:24/08/2024 - 21:48h

Updated:24/08/2024 - 21:48h

Lamine Yamal made his debut as a scorer in 2024-25 with FC Barcelona against Athletic Club (2-1). The Barça winger led the Barça attack with a great goal in the 24th minute right in front of his best friend, Nico Williams

FC Barcelona officially made its debut in Montjuïc this season with a convincing victory over Athletic Club (2-1). Beyond the minimal advantage, Hansi Flick's team dominated the game from start to finish, asserting their hierarchy in the areas, mainly thanks to the contribution of Lamine Yamal. The one from Esplugues de Llobregat unlocked the game in the first half, converting from outside the area in the 24th minute with a powerful left foot shot that ended in a goal thanks to the deflection off Lekue.

In total, Lamine completed 27 of 35 passes (75%), with one shot on goal (goal) and one off target, in addition to winning 50% of his individual duels (8 of 16). In addition, he completed 3 dribbles and recovered 5 balls, receiving a total of 3 fouls (he committed the same number). Hansi Flick put Pau Víctor in his place in stoppage time so that Montjuïc gave him a well-deserved applause.

For the '19', the start of the season confirms the great level shown in the Euro Cup with Spain. On matchday 1, the youth player had added an assist, which means he has had a direct participation in two of the four goals scored by Barça this season. Along with Robert Lewandowski, the winger has carried the offensive weight of the team at the beginning of LaLiga, having Raphinha and Pedri as his main partners in the area, waiting for what Dani Olmo can contribute once his registration is closed. .

Lamine, satisfied with the victory and very affectionate with Nico Williams

After the game, Yamal spoke with 'DAZN' about the game and how he faced the duel with Nico Williams, with whom he joked on several occasions during the day. "Very happy for the victory, it is important to start well at home. Nico came in for the goal, who is not very intense in defense and I tried and it went in. Athletic is very dangerous on the counterattack and we had two posts. We get along very well with Nico and we have spoken," commented the Barça winger. For Lamine, the calendar does not give any respite, since on Tuesday it is time to go to Madrid to face Rayo (9:30 p.m. CEST).