Lamine Yamal hits first career hat-trick as Barcelona go four points clear

Lamine Yamal reached another major milestone in his young career by scoring his first professional hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4–1 win over Villarreal.

The 18-year-old forward was the star of the show at Camp Nou, repeatedly tearing through the visitors’ defence.

Yamal struck twice in the first half to put Barça firmly in control, then completed his treble after the interval to make it 3–1 in a dominant individual display. Each goal showcased a different side of his attacking arsenal, from sharp movement to cold-blooded finishing in the box.

This latest performance underlines the astonishing speed of his rise. Yamal now boasts 101 career goal contributions, with 49 goals and 52 assists already to his name for club and country. For a teenager still learning the game at the very top level, those numbers are remarkable.

With Barcelona set to move four points clear at the top of La Liga after this result, Yamal’s breakout night feels like a landmark moment both for him and for a team increasingly built around his talent.
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