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The stage is set for a fiery Copa Del Rey semi-final clash as FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will face-off at the Wanda Metropolitano at 1:00am IST, April, 3. The match is expected to be a cracker with the previous encounters between these two sides delivering some stunning games of football. The aggregate scoreline is drawn level at 4-4 from the first leg fixture at the Montjuic Stadium, and the winners of this leg will take on Real Madrid in the final, who came out victorious against Real Sociedad. A big question that looms around everyone’s mind is whether Lamine Yamal will play in this high-profile clash.
Yamal was playing for the Spanish national team during the international break and had featured for both the matches against Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final. While he was subbed off at 66 minutes in the first leg fixture, he played the entire 120 minutes of the second leg after the match went to extra time. Since coming back from international duty, Yamal has already featured for Barca in both their recent La Liga matches and is expected to start in this important match against Atletico as well.
Lamine Yamal boasts of 31G/A this season at the age of 17 years
Lamine Yamal has been one name that has etched himself into the heart of football fans across the globe as the teenage sensation has gone on to become one of the most influential players for FC Barcelona this season. His insane dribbling skills and game maturity come as a big surprise for his tender age of 17 years. And it’s not just his gameplay but also the stats which speak volumes about his quality.
In this breakthrough season under Hansi Flick, Yamal has played 40 games for FC Barcelona and has a staggering 31G/A to his name. He also leads the charts for most assists in La Liga with 11 assists in the league so far.
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