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Barcelona forward Lamin Yamal has claimed the Spanish La Liga Goal of the Month award for October, beating competition from Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Deportivo Alaves' Hugo Novoa. The 19-year-old's winning strike came in the tenth minute against Real Betis at La Cartuja stadium, executed with a left-footed finish into the top corner after evading Betis defenders on the right flank.
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Saudi Arabia faces South Korea on November 13 and Uzbekistan on November 17 in friendly internationals during the Doha preparatory camp. Al-Ala holds top position in Saudi First Division but faces continued pressure from Al-Jabalain and other contenders as the season continues.