Returning to competition last weekend against Girona after treating a groin injury, Lamine Yamal continued this Tuesday evening in the Champions League against Olympiakos (6-1 victory for FC Barcelona). Less visible than usual, the Spanish prodigy nevertheless found the fault from the penalty spot, before giving up his place in the 75the minute of play.
With this new achievement, Lamine Yamal now has 6 goals in the most prestigious European competition. Enough to steal at the same time a record previously held by Kylian Mbappé.
As recalled by account X (ex-Twitter) Football Statsthe runner-up for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, became the youngest player to have reached the mark of six goals in the Champions League, at 18 years and 100 days old. A feat that the captain of the Blues achieved at 18 years and 140 days old.
“Yamal is always present in big matches”
The two men will meet again on Sunday (4:15 p.m.) at the Bernabéu for the first Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona of the season. And Hansi Flick predicts a great performance from his little genius, freed from his physical glitches.
“ Lamine Yamal feels no discomfort, assured the Barcelona coach in a post-match press conference. Winning and scoring goals are important to him, as they are to everyone. We will see another Lamine on Sunday. He is always present in big matches. Real Madrid can therefore tremble. The Clasico is always important. We will all have to give the best of ourselves. We will have to fight and prepare well. » The Merengue have been warned.
