Barcelona teenager, Lamine Yamal continues to prove his worth that he is not just a promising player but a true phenomenon.
Yamal this time showcased his talent on the biggest stage of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Benfica by scoring a spectacular goal.
The goal came in the 27th minute, when Barcelona was struggling to create danger in the opponent’s box.
The young blaugrana star was spotted on a brilliant solo run, drove the ball from the corner to the edge of the area, and with a precise left-footed shot, he placed the ball into the top corner of the goal defended by Anatoliy Trubin, who, despite his height, couldn’t stop the stunning strike.
Lamine Yamal now has three goals and two assists in nine appearances for Barcelona, at just 17 years and 24 days old.
Furthermore, with his performance against Benfica, he became the youngest player in Champions League history to both score and assist in the same match
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