NEWS · 18 Oct 2026
Yamal Leads Barcelona to Record-Equaling LaLiga Start
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal was hailed by coach Hansi Flick as the best player in the world after the club hammered Real Betis 5-2. The victory matched the best opening run in LaLiga history, giving the team a strong start to the season.
Lamine Yamal sparked Barcelona’s triumph over Real Betis with a performance that earned him the title of the best player in the world from coach Hansi Flick.
In a statement after the match, Flick praised Yamal’s skill and impact, calling him the best in the world.
The game ended 5-2 in Barcelona’s favour, a decisive win that highlighted the team’s attacking prowess.
With this result, Barcelona matched the record for the best start to a LaLiga season, tying the previous high mark set by the club in past campaigns.
The victory sets a positive tone as Barcelona looks ahead to the remainder of the season, aiming to build on this strong opening run.