Lamine Yamal Delivers Messi-Like Magic with Stunning Goal Against Inter Milan
In a performance that solidified his status as one of football’s brightest stars, Lamine Yamal dazzled fans during his 100th appearance for Barcelona by scoring a spectacular solo goal against Inter Milan.
The 17-year-old prodigy, who made his debut at just 15, had sparked concern with a potential injury during warm-ups ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash. Nevertheless, he started under manager Hansi Flick.
Barcelona’s night began poorly, conceding a quick goal from Marcus Thuram just 30 seconds in, followed by another from Denzel Dumfries. But as the game progressed, Yamal began to influence play more and more.
In the 24th minute, the Euro 2024 Young Player of the Tournament showed his brilliance. Picking up the ball on the right wing, he slalomed past defenders before curling a sublime shot off the post and into the net, reducing the deficit.
The goal was Yamal’s 15th of the season and ignited the atmosphere at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
Moments later, he nearly added a second, weaving past Federico Dimarco and unleashing a shot that forced Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer to tip it onto the crossbar.
Since joining the first team, Yamal has amassed an impressive 22 goals and 33 assists, making a name for himself as a rising global star.
Ferran Torres, filling in for the injured Robert Lewandowski, later tied the game 2-2 with a well-placed header from a Raphinha assist.
Wearing the famed No.19 jersey—once associated with Lionel Messi—Yamal has drawn constant comparisons to the legendary forward. Even Messi himself has praised the young Spaniard.
“What Lamine Yamal is achieving is incredible,” Messi told Simplemente Fútbol. “He’s already won the Euros with Spain at 17. He’ll only get better. He’s immensely talented and already among the elite.”
