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Yamal Shines Again for Barcelona in Win at Elche in La Liga
Lamine Yamal contributed a goal and assist as Barcelona moved four points clear atop LaLiga with 55 points from 22 matches, highlighting their strong attacking form.
- On Jan. 31, 2026, FC Barcelona beat Elche 3-1 at Martínez Valero Stadium, with 18-year-old Spain forward Lamine Yamal scoring and creating a goal.
- The 18-year-old Spain forward Yamal continued his streak, scoring for the third straight game after a midweek Champions League win, boosting Barcelona's momentum.
- A series of clear chances and woodwork strikes unfolded as Yamal scored inside six minutes after Dani Olmo's pass, and Álvaro Rodríguez equalized for Elche, with Torres restoring Barcelona's lead before Rashford sealed the victory.
- The result moved Barcelona to 55 points from 22 matches, putting them four points clear of Real Madrid, while Elche remain 12th with 24 points from 22 matches.
- Eder Sarabia, Elche coach, continues to lead an attack-first style despite a modest squad, while FC Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
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Elche 1-3 Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26: Lamine Yamal Strikes For Blaugrana To Move Four Clear Of Real Madrid
Yamal opened the scoring just six minutes in with a composed finish as he rounded the goalkeeper after being fed by Dani Olmo, before slotting into an empty net
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In a match where they wasted many chances and had three goals, Barcelona defeated... only 3-1 Elche away from home.
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