Xavi's smile betrayed his happiness after an almost perfect night for Barça. A win against Betis, a comeback for Christensen and Dembélé and a historic debut for Lamine Yamal. "It has been a round game in general. We have been able to rotate, give minutes to people who do not play regularly and react after a deserved defeat in Vallecas, it was vital", the coach asserted.
Although the three points achieved against the Béticos leave Barça very close to winning the League title, there is no doubt that all the attention of the night ended up taking Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest debutant in Barça history in the League with 15 years and 290 days.
Xavi spared no praise for his young footballer. "I think he has done very well, before leaving I have told him to try things and it is clear that he has done it - he stated with satisfaction -. He is a special player. You realize in training that he can be very big, that he has a tremendous innate talent and a differential quality in the last three quarters of the field that if we work it well can be very important in the club's history".
The compliments from the Terrassa coach towards Yamal did not end there. "He is 15 years old but he is not afraid. He is more mature than his age indicates, he does not look like he is 15 years old. He is smart and associates well. I have told him that he should associate himself in the first minutes to gain confidence," he added.
On the Betic side, several members of the team complained bitterly about Edgar's sending off, which undoubtedly marked the match. Xavi did not understand the controversy: "For me the two yellow cards are clear from my position, especially the second one. They are promising attacks."
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