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Tactical analysis and football articles featuring Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona kept finding a way back into the game. PSG kept finding a way to finish it.
Barcelona recovered from Sevilla’s early lead and won 3–1, with Raphinha’s hat-trick and his decisive connection with Lamine Yamal shaping the second half.
Raphinha’s movement from the nominal left side into central attacking zones gave Barcelona another link player between midfield and attack while repeatedly disturbing Racing Santander’s defensive structure.
Spain's defensive organisation, midfield control and decisive attacking moments secured a 2-0 win over France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final.