• Barcelona Beat Real Madrid for the Fourth Time This Season As Lamine Yamal Shines Again

In many ways, this season has felt like Lamine Yamal vs. Real Madrid, and the 17-year-old Spaniard has come out on top every single time. Real Madrid carried faint hopes of beating Barcelona at the Montjuïc on Sunday afternoon, but the brilliance of Lamine Yamal and the Barcelona attack extinguished any chance Carlo Ancelotti’s side might have had—though not without resistance from the defending champions.

It's Lamine Yamal vs Real Madrid, and He Wins Every time.

Kylian Mbappe started the match like a house on fire. The Frenchman won a penalty in the opening minutes and converted it with ease. Nine minutes later, Vinícius Júnior played Mbappe through on goal, and he slotted the ball past Szczęsny to make it two.

Mbappe’s second goal jolted Barcelona into life. Eric Garcia responded with his second goal in as many matches over the past eight days. From that moment on, Barcelona seized control of the match, and the goals began to pour in.

Lamine Yamal scored a stunning equalizer for Barcelona, curling a shot in from the edge of the box.

Raphinha added Barcelona’s third after a well-timed run through on goal, and he bagged a fourth just before halftime, putting the game out of reach for Real Madrid.

It's Lamine Yamal vs Real Madrid, and He Wins Every time.

Although Kylian Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the second half, Real Madrid failed to find an equalizer.

Lamine Yamal vs. Real Madrid

From the 5-1 demolition in the Super Cup to the league fixture and the Copa del Rey elimination, Lamine Yamal has tormented Real Madrid all season.

Many advised the youngster to avoid heated exchanges with Madrid fans and players, but the La Masia graduate has embraced the spotlight that comes with being a Barcelona superstar. Yamal has taken on Real Madrid this season—sometimes single-handedly—and he has won every single time.

This result leaves Los Blancos seven points behind Barcelona with just three matches to play. If Hansi Flick’s side beats Espanyol in their next match, they will clinch the La Liga title, leaving Real Madrid trophyless this season.