Lamine Yamal slammed Barcelona's critics after starring in El Clasico as he contributed with a goal in their sensational win.

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• Barca beat Real Madrid 4-0
• Yamal hits back at critics
• Scored third goal in El Clasico

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona ran riot against rivals Real Madrid on Saturday as they registered a comprehensive 4-0 win in the season's first El Clasico. After a drab first half, Robert Lewandowski spiced things up with a two-minute brace before Yamal and Raphinha scored a goal each. Spain and Barca star Yamal then took a dig at the club's critics.

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• WHAT LAMINE YAMAL SAID

  Speaking to reporters after the mega encounter in Madrid, the 17-year-old said, "We believe we are the best team in the world. They said we were beating only normal teams… now we beat Real Madrid 4-0 at their home. We've proven that we can beat anyone."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  After scoring the third goal for his team with a thunderous strike, the young sensation emulated Cristiano Ronaldo's famous "Calma" celebration as he tried to silence the home crowd.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  After registering back-to-back wins over Bayern Munich and Real, the Barca players have earned themselves a much-needed two-day break. The team will return to training on October 29 to prepare for their upcoming La Liga encounter against Espanyol on November 3.

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