UCL: Lamine Yamal Wows Fans With Messi Esque Goal in His 100th Barcelona Appearance
- Lamine Yamal channeled his inner Lionel Messi with a stunning goal in Barcelona's Champions League tie with Inter Milan
- His goal against the Nerazzurri coincided with his 100th appearance for the Catalan giants
- The Spanish youngster, who recently won a top individual award, has been tipped to win the Ballon d'Or Award sooner rather than later
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On a landmark night at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Lamine Yamal marked his 100th appearance for FC Barcelona in unforgettable fashion.
The 17-year-old winger delivered a moment of brilliance that echoed the legacy of Lionel Messi.
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Lamine Yamal evokes Messi magic with stunning goal
The young Spaniard added another remarkable chapter to his rapidly growing career during Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan.
Having exploded onto the scene in 2023 as a teenage sensation, Yamal reminded the world why he’s considered one of football's brightest prospects.
Midway through a tense encounter, with Barcelona trailing 2-0 after early goals from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries, Yamal seized the spotlight.
Lamine Yamal's goal
Dispossessing a marker with assertive pressure in midfield, he immediately launched into a daring solo run.
Displaying both control and composure, he ghosted past defenders with fluid body feints, breezing into the final third.
The youngster glided into the penalty area as Inter’s backline scrambled in retreat.
With Yann Sommer rooted to his line and the defensive structure in disarray, Yamal opened up his body and curled a left-footed effort into the far corner.
Yamal's goal was eerily reminiscent of goals crafted by Messi in his prime.
Fans react to Yamal's stunning goal
Yamal’s moment of magic didn’t just change the complexion of the match, it also set social media ablaze.
The footballing world, already familiar with his promise, couldn’t help but marvel at the magnitude of his talent on such a grand stage:
@MariusZdr96 exclaimed:
"This is beyond belief."
@pixel2ai echoed a widely shared sentiment:
"That’s a Messi goal."
@ajah_elube added:
"That's some amazing drive. This lad is Messi incarnate. Insane fr."
@Ghost_BMN waxed poetic:
"Yamal is an imagination. I can't believe this boy is real."
And @LamountDee couldn’t resist a dig at Real Madrid:
"He's better than Madrid's front 3 combined."
Lamine Yamal sparks Barcelona revival
The strike sparked an immediate response from the Catalan side, who surged forward with renewed energy and tactical clarity, per Al Jazeera.
With numerical overloads on the flanks and precise vertical transitions through midfield, Barça dominated possession and eventually restored parity through Ferran Torres, who finished off a sweeping move to make it 2-2.
Despite Dumfries restoring Inter's lead, it was shortlived as Raphinha forced an own goal from Sommer as the game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, as cited by the BBC.
UEFA drops cryptic message about Yamal
In a related report, YEN.com.gh highlighted how UEFA stirred excitement online with a cryptic post about Lamine Yamal.
The Champions League organisers’ puzzling message on X sparked a wave of fan reactions, with many speculating on the 17-year-old's rising influence in European football.
Source: YEN.com.gh
