Barcelona young sensation Lamine Yamal added another honor to the record books following his impressive performance for Barcelona against Granada in La Liga.
The fast-rising Spain youngster scored a brace in Barcelona's 3-3 draw against Granada in La Liga. Yamal opened the scoring for the home side in the 18th minute but Granada fought back to level the score in the 43rd minute through Sanchez.
Manchester United loanee Facundo Pellistri put Granada in front in the 60th minute but Lewandowski equalised three minutes later. Miquel, shockingly fired Granada in front again the second time. The lowly-rated La Liga outfit were closing in on an unlikely victory before clutch Lamine Yamal restored parity again for the hosts with his second goal.
Lamine's second goal which happened to be the final goal of the game saw the youngster etch his name into the La Liga record books.
He became the youngest La Liga player to score a brace as he netted the double at the age of 16, 213 days.
According to fcbarcelona.com, Barcelona loanee to Brighton Ansu Fati held the record before Lamine Yamal broke it. Fati reportedly scored a brace in a La Liga match in 2020 when he was 17 years, and 94 days old. The La Masia graduate broke the record which was previously held by Borja Krikic in 2008, who bagged a brace at the age of 17 years, 208 days old.
Lamine Yamal's brace against Granada has now raised the bar for emerging La Liga youngsters. Yamal adds the record to his extensive collection of records since his big break into first-team football with Barcelona in 2023.
Lamine Yamal's record at Barcelona
Yamal was definitely set for a stellar and polished career run with Barcelona. His Barcelona debut was a record in itself. He was the youngest player to make a first-team debut for Barcelona at the age of 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days.
He became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga after scoring at the age of 15 in October 2023 against Granada. He was also the youngest Barcelona player to play in the Champions League, the youngest player to feature in the ElClasico, the youngest player to start a match for Barcelona, and the youngest player to score in the Spanish Super Cup.
Lamine Yamal Barcelona contract
Following his stellar start to life with Barcelona, Yamal could be described as a player for the future for the Catalan club. Nsmnews understands Barcelona are not ready to part ways with the player. In October 2023, the Blaugrana tied down Lamine Yamal to a new three-year contract until 2026. He has two years left on his deal.
Meanwhile, Barcelona director Deco has revealed the club are ready to broker a new long-term contract with Yamal in 2025 when he will turn 18.
Lamine Yamal Barcelona stats
Lamine has made 24 La Liga appearances for Barcelona this season, scoring 3 goals. He has played all 6 Barcelona Champions League matches and has made 2 appearances in the Spanish Super Cup, including an appearance in the Joan Gamper Cup.
The fast-rising Spain youngster scored a brace in Barcelona's 3-3 draw against Granada in La Liga. Yamal opened the scoring for the home side in the 18th minute but Granada fought back to level the score in the 43rd minute through Sanchez.
Manchester United loanee Facundo Pellistri put Granada in front in the 60th minute but Lewandowski equalised three minutes later. Miquel, shockingly fired Granada in front again the second time. The lowly-rated La Liga outfit were closing in on an unlikely victory before clutch Lamine Yamal restored parity again for the hosts with his second goal.
Lamine's second goal which happened to be the final goal of the game saw the youngster etch his name into the La Liga record books.
He became the youngest La Liga player to score a brace as he netted the double at the age of 16, 213 days.
According to fcbarcelona.com, Barcelona loanee to Brighton Ansu Fati held the record before Lamine Yamal broke it. Fati reportedly scored a brace in a La Liga match in 2020 when he was 17 years, and 94 days old. The La Masia graduate broke the record which was previously held by Borja Krikic in 2008, who bagged a brace at the age of 17 years, 208 days old.
Lamine Yamal's brace against Granada has now raised the bar for emerging La Liga youngsters. Yamal adds the record to his extensive collection of records since his big break into first-team football with Barcelona in 2023.
Lamine Yamal's record at Barcelona
Yamal was definitely set for a stellar and polished career run with Barcelona. His Barcelona debut was a record in itself. He was the youngest player to make a first-team debut for Barcelona at the age of 15 years, 9 months, and 16 days.
He became the youngest goalscorer in La Liga after scoring at the age of 15 in October 2023 against Granada. He was also the youngest Barcelona player to play in the Champions League, the youngest player to feature in the ElClasico, the youngest player to start a match for Barcelona, and the youngest player to score in the Spanish Super Cup.
Lamine Yamal Barcelona contract
Following his stellar start to life with Barcelona, Yamal could be described as a player for the future for the Catalan club. Nsmnews understands Barcelona are not ready to part ways with the player. In October 2023, the Blaugrana tied down Lamine Yamal to a new three-year contract until 2026. He has two years left on his deal.
Meanwhile, Barcelona director Deco has revealed the club are ready to broker a new long-term contract with Yamal in 2025 when he will turn 18.
Lamine Yamal Barcelona stats
Lamine has made 24 La Liga appearances for Barcelona this season, scoring 3 goals. He has played all 6 Barcelona Champions League matches and has made 2 appearances in the Spanish Super Cup, including an appearance in the Joan Gamper Cup.