Lamine Yamal Sets Sights on Another Incredible Record

Excitement Builds for Xavi Ahead of PSG Showdown Do as You Please, Lamine: Recalling His Spectacular Backheel Nutmeg Lamine Yamal has been the standout performer of the season for Barcelona alongside Pau Cubarsí. The young right winger has earned a spot in Xavi’s starting lineup, already tallying six goals and four assists at just 16 years old. His emergence has been remarkable: he became the youngest debutant and scorer in La Liga for Barcelona, as well as for the Spanish national team. The young attacker has found the net in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, meaning he has scored in every competition he has participated in except the Champions League. Despite featuring in all nine matches, Lamine has yet to score in the premier European competition. If he manages to do so against Paris Saint-Germain, he would become the youngest scorer in Champions League history. The current record is held by Barcelona academy product Ansu Fati. The Brighton forward scored at just 17 years and 40 days old, in a victory over Inter Milan during the group stage of the 2019/20 season, which was Ernesto Valverde’s last European game as Barcelona’s coach. Lamine Yamal, who turns 17 in July, has the opportunity to surpass Ansu’s record against PSG, and if Barcelona advances to the semifinals, he will have two more matches to do so. The young winger is expected to start against Luis Enrique’s side. Lamine played the final 30 minutes against Cádiz on Saturday and will be available at Montjuïc to face the Parisians, following Barcelona’s 2-3 victory at the Parc des Princes.