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(VIDEO) Lamine Yamal Scores Screamer vs Villarreal, Boosting His Ballon d’Or Candidacy
Lamine Yamal closed out the 2024/25 LaLiga season with yet another moment of brilliance. In Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Villarreal at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the teenage sensation scored a stunning goal that temporarily leveled the match and once again fueled talks of a future Ballon d’Or contender.
A Goal Worthy of a Superstar
In the 38th minute, with Barça trailing, Yamal—just 17 years old—picked up the ball on the left wing, cut inside with his trademark style, and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike from outside the box that rifled into the bottom corner of the Villarreal net.
The goal, his ninth in LaLiga this season, was described by several media outlets as a "textbook golazo", highlighting his technique, vision, and confidence under pressure.
A Season to Remember
With this goal, Lamine Yamal caps off a breakthrough season where he emerged as a key figure in Barcelona’s title-winning campaign. His performances have been nothing short of exceptional, helping the team clinch LaLiga with matches to spare.
Beyond the numbers, it's Yamal’s flair, maturity, and impact that have set him apart—drawing comparisons to club legends and positioning him as one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
His name is already being whispered in Ballon d’Or conversations—and after goals like this, it’s easy to see why.
