Lamine Yamal’s Starting Streak Ends in Draw Against Betis

Lamine Yamal’s Starting Streak Ends in Draw Against Betis

Lamine Yamal’s remarkable run of 12 consecutive La Liga victories as a starter came to an end in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Real Betis. The match, played at the Benito Villamarín, saw Yamal continue to shine despite the team’s overall underperformance, with Iñaki Peña also standing out as one of the few bright spots for Barcelona on a difficult afternoon.

 

Yamal, stationed on the right wing, proved to be a constant threat to Betis’ defense, which focused much of its efforts on neutralizing the young winger. His brilliance, however, broke through, with the teenager contributing significantly to Barcelona’s first goal by drawing defenders away from the right flank. He also delivered a superb assist to Ferran Torres for what appeared to be a momentary winner for the Catalans.

 

Despite his efforts, Barcelona allowed Betis to equalize, and the match ended in a disappointing draw, costing Barcelona valuable points. This result marked the end of Yamal’s remarkable streak, which had seen him help Barcelona to 12 straight victories when starting in La Liga this season.

 

Lamine Yamal’s Record as a Starter in La Liga 2024/25:

 

Valencia 1-2 FC Barcelona

 

FC Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Club

 

Rayo Vallecano 1-2 FC Barcelona

 

FC Barcelona 7-0 Valladolid

 

Girona 1-4 FC Barcelona

 

Villarreal 1-5 FC Barcelona

 

FC Barcelona 1-0 Getafe

 

Alavés 0-3 FC Barcelona

 

FC Barcelona 5-1 Sevilla

 

Real Madrid 0-4 FC Barcelona

 

FC Barcelona 3-1 Espanyol

 

Mallorca 1-5 FC Barcelona

 

Betis 2-2 FC Barcelona

 

 

During his injury absence, Barcelona suffered a loss to Real Sociedad (1-0) and drew with Celta (2-2). When Yamal came on as a substitute, Barcelona was defeated by Osasuna (4-2) and Las Palmas (1-2). These results fueled the ‘Laminedependencia’ myth, suggesting Barcelona struggled to win without their star winger. However, Betis’ draw at home effectively dispelled that notion, proving that Barcelona can still compete, even without their teenage sensation.