Yamal hits double as 'nearly perfect' Barca thrash Valencia

BARCELONA, SEPT 7: Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga.

The reigning champions moved two points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.

Unbeaten Alaves rose to second place with a thumping 5-2 victory over Osasuna.

As well as Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri were also on target for Hansi Flick's swaggering Barca on a hot afternoon on Spain's east coast.

Yamal did not take part in the team training session on Saturday after a knock but showed no signs of it during a dazzling display against Carlos Corberan's side.

Barcelona, the only team in the top flight to win their first four games, took control from the start to the upset of Valencia's fans at a persistently bad-tempered Mestalla stadium. Los Che are bottom and yet to win this season.    �"AFP