Barcelona defeated Villarreal in a thrilling match at Estadio de la Ceramica, winning 4-3. But if the game is remembered for anything else, it will be for 16-year-old Lamine Yamal’s standout performance.

Xavi Hernandez again started the prodigy against Villarreal despite the fact that he had already played risky minutes against Getafe in Matchday One and then an entertaining encounter against Cadiz at Montjuic last week.

He barely could have done more to justify his manager’s confidence. The majority of Barcelona’s dangerous situations occurred while Yamal was on the field.

Yamal assisted Robert Lewandowski in assisting Gavi for the opening goal at the back post, which proved to be the game-winning goal for the Blaugrana. Filip Jorgensen blocked that shot, which Lewandowski later converted into an empty net. This was one of two times Yamal hit the woodwork.

The main concern right now seems to be how exactly Xavi and Barcelona can pull off their breakthrough. Yamal is undoubtedly one of Barcelona’s top players right now, but Xavi must be careful not to underestimate such a young talent.