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WATCH: Lamine Yamal fools goalkeeper to give Barcelona lead over Atalanta in second half

As the first half of the game between Barcelona and Atalanta ended in a deadlock, Lamine Yamal broke it in the second half and gave them the lead.

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FC Barcelona are taking on Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League group stage final. Barcelona has performed admirably under coach Hansi Flick, guaranteeing their participation in the knockout rounds. However, they hope to consolidate their position and maybe even win the championship with the right amount of luck in the remaining games. 

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The Spanish winger's heroics around the 27th minute allowed him to overcome the Atalanta man-marking scheme. Robert Lewandowski was able to get the ball to him after he produced a deft pass to go past the defender who was marking him. Yamal then used his cunningness to take down an Atalanta defender before evading another to get a shot off.

However, his attempt was ineffective, as the opposing goalkeeper easily saved it. Although Lamine Yamal has appeared to be Barca's greatest offensive danger, he has to be more clinical to make the breakthrough. Although there were no goals in the first half, Davide Zappacosta of the visitors did score, but VAR disallowed it for offside. Just minutes into the second half, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal delivered the opening punch.

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Ronald Araujo puts Barcelona in the lead 

The Catalans' aim is well-thought-out. Released down the left, Raphinha crossed for Lamine Yamal, who then took the ball past Marco Carnesecchi, the goalkeeper for Atalanta, and finished into the empty net. Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona the lead five minutes into the second half, but Ederson's incredible shot at the Estadi Olimpic levelled the score once more. Ronald Araujo, however, has headed into the goal for his second successful goal of the season, giving the Catalans the lead again.

As of now, Barcelona would win the league phase, while Liverpool are currently behind at PSV Eindhoven. If things continue that way, Hansi Flick's team will have a very good Champions League opening round. 

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