Not just goals — Hansi Flick hails Lamine Yamal’s performance in Barcelona’s 5-3 win vs Real BetisGerman coach impressed by winger’s maturity beyond his decisive goalNot just goals — Hansi Flick hails Lamine Yamal’s performance in Barcelona’s 5-3 win vs Real BetisBarcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed the performance of Lamine Yamal following the Catalan side’s thrilling 5-3 victory away to Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga matchday 16.While the headlines centred on Ferran Torres first half hat trick, Flick singled out Yamal’s growth, particularly his defensive contribution.. something the coach has demanded from him in recent weeks.Speaking in the post match press conference, Flick said:“I really appreciated what I saw from Lamine Yamal today. Yes, he scored but what impressed me were his defensive interventions, three or four moment when he recovered the ball. That is exactly what I want to see from him every match.”The German highlighted the teenager’s chemistry with Swedish youngster Roony Bardghji who also scored, saying:“His understanding with Rony was excellent. There were some beautiful moments between them. But the defensive effort.. that was amazing for me.”🎙️ Hansi Flick, sobre los últimos minutos del Betis vs Barça:💬 “Vale, si queréis centraros en lo negativo, adelante. Yo estoy orgulloso de mi equipo por cómo ha peleado” pic.twitter.com/TqWT0rXh7Y— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) December 6, 2025🎙️ Les valoracions de Hansi Flick, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal i Roony sobre la victòria davant del Betis. pic.twitter.com/gY054TrTQo— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) December 6, 2025Yamal’s performance by the numbersThe 17 year old scored Barcelona’s fifth goal in the 59 minute from the penalty spot and posted highly positive statistics:Match rating: 8.5/10 (just behind Torres’ 8.6)Shots on target: 1Touches inside opposition box: 6One of the most dangerous Barca players in the final thirdCalm & composed penalty from Lamine Yamal 🥶 pic.twitter.com/TidVa4X0Gy— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) December 6, 2025Match summaryReal Betis opened the scoring through Antony in the 7 minute but Barcelona reacted with five unanswered goal between minutes 11 and 59 — Torres (3), Bardghji (1) and Yamal (1).A late Betis surge brought two goals in the 85 & 90+2 but Barcelona held on to secure their 13th league win of the season extending their lead at the top to 40 point, four clear of Real Madrid.