Barcelona showcased an impressive performance as they defeated Girona 4-1, with their teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stealing the spotlight by scoring two exceptional goals.
Initially, Barcelona anticipated a challenging match against Girona, who had secured a Champions League spot last season. However, Yamal’s brilliance turned the tide in Barcelona’s favor. He scored the opener in the 30th minute after intercepting defender David Lopez’s pass, demonstrating quick thinking and skill to find the net.
Just six minutes later, Yamal struck again, delivering a precise curling shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box, despite strong defensive presence from Girona.
Before halftime, Girona appealed for a penalty when the ball appeared to hit Inigo Martinez’s hand, but VAR intervened, leading the referee to reverse the decision.
The second half began with Barcelona extending their lead to 3-0 within two minutes, as Dani Olmo finished powerfully from a tight angle.
Shortly thereafter, Pedri added a fourth goal, skillfully lifting the ball over the goalkeeper after receiving a perfectly timed pass from Marc Casado.
Girona managed to score a consolation goal in the last ten minutes, courtesy of Christhian Stuani, while Ferran Torres received a red card before the match concluded due to a reckless challenge in midfield.