Yamal stars as Barcelona cruise into Copa quarters
Barcelona’s teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
Leading players “need to be protected” from the risk of burnout and excessive workload shortening their careers, the PFA’s chief executive has told ESPN.
The Madrid derby was suspended midway through the second half on Sunday, after Atlético fans behind one of the goals at the Metropolitano repeatedly threw objects onto the pitch.