FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says he is proud of winger Lamine Yamal after the Spanish international delivered his latest impressive performance in the 2026-2027 season.
The 19 year old scored a brilliant goal in Barcelona’s 5-2 win over Real Betis away from home for the club’s 11th win in 11 games in all competitions this season. (Scroll down to watch goal)
Barcelona also got goals from Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo in the win ahead of Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, October 20 in France.
Yamal’s goal against Betis marked his ninth goal and 10th assist in 11 games in all competitions this season and Hansi Flick was full of admiration for the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner by stating in a post-game presser that,
“Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world at the moment. When I subbed him off, I told him I’m proud of him.”
#LaLiga 🇪🇦 : Phénoménal, exceptionnel ! Lamine Yamal fait parler son talent et permet au Barça de prendre les commandes ! 🔥🔵🔴 https://t.co/gIVccj39RH
— CANAL+ SPORT Afrique (@cplussportafr) October 17, 2026
