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Lamine Yamal celebrates for Barcelona against Athletic Club Best XI

Europe Weekend honors

European Team of the Week: Yamal Dismantles Valencia, Arsenal Wins the London Derby and Inter Storms Back

Lamine Yamal's two goals and five chances created lead this week's Best XI after Barcelona's demolition of Valencia.

By Randy Morgan 8 minute read

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