Lamine Yamal put on a dazzling show on Thursday, powering FC Barcelona to a 2-0 win against crosstown rivals Espanyol in the Copa del Rey. The 17-year-old sensation scored in the 53rd minute, effectively sealing the title for Barcelona and marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. This goal proved to be the winning goal that clinched the La Liga title! It almost ruined Real Madrid’s chance to repeat as champions.
Yamal’s opening goal came from a 40-yard burst of skill, strength and pace that left defenders trailing in her wake. With the ball at his feet he deftly dribbled around two defenders just outside the penalty box. Then, with a brilliant left-footed curler, he blasted the ball high into the far corner of the goal. Yamal doubled the home side’s advantage just 10 minutes later, capping off a brilliant start to the season, his eighth league goal so far. He registered a staggering 12 assists! His contributions have been irreplaceable, revealing his skills as a scorer and playmaker during the run.
Rising Star of Global Football
Yamal’s performance throughout the season has confirmed his status as one of football’s next big stars. He has set the standard in terms of scoring. Beyond those things he displays amazing two way overall gameplay, fantastic dribbling ability and an astounding knack for generating looks for his teammates. Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, has hailed Yamal’s impact as nothing short of extraordinary during his debut season at the club.
His FC Barcelona and Spain senior national team teammate Pedri raved about Yamal’s abilities, but cautioned one should protect the extremely talented rookie.
“Lamine’s goal is a move he practises a lot, he had scored twice today in the warmup, the same way. We have to look after him and let him enjoy it, he is fantastic,” – Pedri
This statement demonstrates how quickly the mood has turned in the side about Yamal’s talents and instrumental role in Barcelona’s long-term plans.
