Lamine Yamal Shines in Barcelona's 1-0 Win
Barcelona secured a vital 1-0 victory over Alavés, but it was Lamine Yamal's stunning performance that stole the spotlight. The 16-year-old forward matched a record set by Lionel Messi in 2007, sho...
2/2/20251 min read
🚀 Lamine Yamal Matches a Lionel Messi Record from 2007! 🔵🔴⚽
Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Alavés was a crucial result, but the biggest talking point? Lamine Yamal’s breathtaking performance! 🔥 The young forward put on a show that reminded fans of a teenage Lionel Messi, setting a record last matched by the Argentine legend in 2007.
🔥 Yamal’s Magical Performance
🕺 The 16-year-old was unstoppable on the ball, weaving past defenders with ease.
🎯 He created multiple chances with his vision, dribbling, and quick passing.
⚡ At one point, Yamal dribbled through nearly half the Alavés defense, leaving fans in awe!
📊 Breaking a 17-Year-Old Barcelona Record!
According to Opta, Yamal attempted 21 dribbles in the match, successfully completing 11 of them.
🔹 This is the most dribbles attempted by a Barcelona player since Lionel Messi did it against Mallorca in 2007!
🔹 Messi was just three years older than Yamal at the time—both players at a similar stage in their careers.
🏆 The Messi Comparison – Can Yamal Reach the Top?
🚀 Yamal is showing signs of world-class potential, but the challenge now is consistency.
👑 Messi, after 2007, went on to become one of football’s greatest ever.
💬 Barcelona manager Hansi Flick called Yamal a "genius", but remained cautious about comparisons to Messi.
🔮 What’s Next for Yamal?
Barcelona fans are hoping this is just the beginning for their new wonderkid.
🔥 If he continues at this level, could he be the next Barça legend?
📢 What do you think? Is Lamine Yamal the real deal? Drop your thoughts below! 👇⚽