Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona, the leaders of La Liga, dominated Girona with a 4-1 victory. Atletico Madrid also had a strong showing, defeating Valencia 3-0 to tie with Real Madrid for second place.
Yamal’s impressive first-half performance set the tone for the match, with Dani Olmo and Pedri Gonzalez adding goals after halftime. Cristhian Stuani managed to score a consolation goal for Girona, who are working to rebuild after losing several key players over the summer.
Under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona is off to a perfect start this season, winning all five of their initial matches and seeking to turn the page from previous defeats to Girona. Flick praised the team’s confidence and quality, mentioning they could have scored even more.
Yamal’s first goal came after he intercepted a pass from David Lopez, showcasing excellent pressing and finishing. He added a second goal with a precise shot just before the break. Olmo and Pedri sealed the win, capitalizing on Girona’s defensive struggles.
Girona’s Stuani acknowledged the need to quickly move past the defeat as they prepare for their historic Champions League debut against Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid also had a successful day, with Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez scoring their first goals for the club, as Antoine Griezmann found the net as well.
Atletico remains unbeaten this season, sitting level on points with Madrid and Villarreal, reflecting a strong start to their campaign.
