Barcelona star equals Xavi benchmark during win over Atlético Madrid

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal on Sunday evening equalled a benchmark not hit by a Blaugrana player since all the way back in 2008.

Hansi Flick’s troops marked their return to action a short time ago, making the trip to Spain’s capital for a La Liga meeting with Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid.

When all was said and done, the visitors emerged on the right side of a 2-1 result, to maintain their advantage atop the table.

The aforementioned Lamine featured from the off at the Metropolitano, and played a key role in Barcelona’s eventual three-point haul.

The 19-year-old proved a constant source of creativity, and laid on the assist for what proved to be the game’s winning goal during the 2nd-half.

And as alluded to above, in the process, Lamine secured for himself a recent piece of Blaugrana history. As per a report from statisticians Opta:

‘Lamine Yamal is the first Barcelona player to create seven chances in a LaLiga game against Atlético Madrid since Xavi in October 2008.’

Conor Laird – GSFN