Lamin YamalMeteoric increase in world football continues to surprise fans, and his latest performance has further strengthened his status as one of the brightest young talents of the sport. IN FC Barcelonas collision against BenficaThe Spanish Former reached a remarkable milestone in UEFA Champions League history one that came even earlier than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Against a tough challenge at Montjuic Stadium, FC Barcelona took on Benfica to secure a place in Champions League The quarter final after a narrow 1-0 first leg result. The Catalan side struck early when Yamal delivered a perfect timed to RaphinhaWho found the net in the 11th minute.
Benfica responded quickly with an equalizer in the 13th minute, but Barcelona recycled the lead when Yamal produced a fantastic strike in the upper corner. The teenager’s brilliance continued as Raphinha sealed the victory with her second goal and confirmed Barcelona’s place in the next round.
Yamal surpasses Messi and Ronaldo
In the game against Benfica, Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in the Champions League story that scored and helped in a single game. The Spanish young star achieved this performance in just 17 years and 241 days.
To comparison, Lionel Messi first accomplished the same milestone in the Champions League scene 2005-06 at the age of 18When Barcelona defeated Panathinaikos 5-0, with Messi who contributed a goal and an assist.
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IN Cristiano RonaldoThe case, it took longer to reach this performance. The Portuguese star achieved the performance of the Champions League quarter finals 2006-07 At the age of 22When Manchester United settled as Roma 7-1, with Ronaldo who scored two goals and registered one assist.
So far, Yamal has counted 3 goals and 5 assists in 19 Champions League performances. Also he will break Christmas Draxlers record for Most Champions League -Knockout -round performances before he turns 18 If he plays in the quarter finals. This would mark another remarkable performance in Yamal’s already impressive career.
