Yamal scored twice as Barca continued their perfect start

Lamine Yamal netted twice as Barcelona extended their perfect start to the season with a dominant 4-1 victory away to Girona, reports Football Scores Today.

The 17-year-old Spanish winger opened the scoring in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by David Lopez before calmly chipping the ball past goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.

Yamal doubled his tally just seven minutes later, finishing with composure from the edge of the box after Raphinha’s free-kick deflected into his path.

Girona, who secured third place last season, briefly thought they had earned a penalty when Bryan Gil’s header struck Inigo Martinez’s arm. However, the decision was overturned following a VAR review.

Dani Olmo made it 3-0 just after the break, becoming the first player since Cesc Fabregas in 2011 to score in his first three league games for Barcelona. His sharp finish from a tight angle in the 47th minute put the visitors firmly in control.

Midfielder Pedri added a fourth in the 64th minute, calmly finishing after receiving a brilliant through ball from Marc Casado, capping off a clinical performance from the La Liga champions.

Girona managed a consolation goal 10 minutes from time when substitute Cristhian Stuani fired home from inside the penalty area.

The match ended on a sour note for Barcelona, as substitute Ferran Torres, who had been on the pitch for only 17 minutes, was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on Yaser Asprilla in the 84th minute.

The win lifted Hansi Flick’s Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, marking their fifth straight victory of the season.