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Lamine Faces Familiar Marking in World Cup

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal received familiar defensive attention in Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium.

In Spain's 2-1 victory over Belgium, 21-year-old Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal faced similar marking strategies that he regularly encounters at Barcelona. Belgian coach substituted in left-back Joaquin Seys at the 61st minute to counter Yamal, who had been dominating individual battles against Maxim de Cuyper. macnevers-and-co.beer

Despite committing more errors as the match progressed, Yamal remained a constant threat, testing Courtois with a good shot and providing a brilliant pass to Oyarzabal that nearly resulted in a goal. The Barcelona winger's ability to draw defenders proved crucial in Spain's journey to the World Cup semifinals.