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Lamine Yamal Claims Man of the Match Award in Barcelona vs. Espanyol Derby

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

A young attacking talent from Barcelona has been recognized as the Most Valuable Player in the club's latest La Liga fixture.

The distinguished player is none other than Lamine Yamal.

Barcelona recently hosted their fierce rivals Espanyol at the Spotify Camp Nou for a highly anticipated Catalan Derby.

The Blaugrana were looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League earlier in the week.

Hansi Flick's squad successfully achieved their goal of returning to winning ways.

Lamine Yamal was the undisputed star of the match, contributing significantly to Barcelona's dominant 4-1 victory. He once again showcased his brilliance from the right flank.

The 18-year-old sensation first provided two assists for Ferran Torres in the first half. He then capped off his exceptional performance by scoring a late goal, making it a total of three goal contributions for the game.

Consequently, it was no surprise when Lamine Yamal was officially declared the MVP of the match.