After a standout European Championship final summer season, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal is constant to depart spectators in awe along with his outstanding performances. On Tuesday night time, he made historical past within the Champions League by turning into the youngest participant ever to attain and help within the competitors, taking part in an important function in Barcelona’s 3-1 victory over Benfica to safe a spot within the quarter-finals.
This season, Yamal has already contributed to twenty-eight objectives, bringing him nearer to 60 purpose contributions for each membership and nation—and he’s nonetheless simply 17 years outdated.
His confidence on the sector is extraordinary for somebody so younger. Towards Benfica, he showcased his ability with an excellent help and a spectacular purpose. After a blinding run into the field, he threaded an ideal move to Raphinha on the far publish, who completed with a volley. Then, it was Yamal’s flip to seek out the web. From the sting of the field, he fired an excellent strike into the far nook, leaving the goalkeeper with no likelihood.
“Lamine’s purpose was spectacular,” mentioned Raphinha. “It reveals what he’s—a participant with great high quality.”
Barcelona gained 3-1 on the night time, advancing 4-1 on combination to the Champions League quarter-finals, the place they are going to face both Borussia Dortmund or Lille.
Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick praised Yamal’s efficiency, noting, “Lamine hadn’t scored for some time, over a month and 6 video games. He’s joyful as a result of it was an important purpose for us. It was an excellent effort. We’re all joyful for him as a result of he’s a terrific child and a implausible participant.”
