New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Barcelona's rising star Lamine Yamal delivered a moment of drama and composure as he first won and then converted a crucial penalty to give the Catalan side an early 1-0 lead against Rayo Vallecano in their La Liga clash. The penalty, awarded just before halftime, proved to be a key moment in a tightly contested match at Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday (August 31).

The penalty was awarded to Barcelona because Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria made contact with Lamine Yamal's leg inside the penalty area. The contact caused Yamal to fall, and the referee judged it to be a foul. The decision raised controversy as fans on social media claimed the defender did not play the ball cleanly, instead clipping Yamal's leg. Bu...