Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal scored a Lionel Messi-esque goal to give Barcelona a 2-1 lead over Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
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Found the bottom corner from 20 yardsBuried his third goal of the seasonBarcelona leading 2-1 at half-timeWHAT HAPPENED?
Just over 30 minutes into Barca's Copa del Rey clash with Athletic Club, Yamal received the ball on the right wing. He cut inside two defenders, created a yard of space, and unleashed a fine curled effort into the bottom corner.
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The Blaugrana trailed early in the contest, conceding within the first minute for the third time this season. But they offered a swift reply, with first Robert Lewandowski and then Yamal giving Xavi's side a 2-1 lead at the break.
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Barca are leading 2-1 at half-time, and will clinch a spot in the semi-final with a win. Next, they face Villarreal on Saturday in a La Liga fixture.






