Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal has caused a stir in the football world after singling out one teammate for delivering a performance that reminded him of none other than Lionel Messi. The 16-year-old prodigy was full of admiration following Barcelona’s dominant Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, claiming he’d never seen anything like it.
“This is the best performance I’ve ever seen from a teammate,” Yamal said. “He played exactly like Lionel Messi yesterday.”
The player behind this Messi-esque masterclass? None other than 21-year-old midfield magician **Pedri**. The Spanish international was at his creative best, dazzling fans and teammates alike with a stunning goal, an assist, and near-perfect passing — completing 94% of his passes on the night.
Pedri controlled the rhythm of the game, glided past defenders effortlessly, and found gaps no one else could see, leaving even Yamal speechless on the pitch. “Sometimes I just stood there thinking, ‘Is this really happening?’” the teenager added.
The performance ignited a frenzy on social media, with fans sharing clips of Pedri’s brilliance and hailing the return of “Messi vibes” at Camp Nou. One fan tweeted, “If this is the new era, Pedri is the conductor and Yamal is the soloist. Barça is BACK.”
Even Xavi, the club’s legendary midfielder and current manager, was full of praise: “Pedri played a perfect match. He’s incredibly intelligent and unique. A very special player.”
With Pedri leading the way and Yamal emerging as the next big star, Barcelona fans have plenty of reason to be excited. This Champions League clash may well mark a turning point — a glimpse of a future shaped by two of the club’s brightest talents.
