Lamine Yamal Breaks Messi’s Historic Record in LaLiga
This feat highlights the young player's incredible ability to bypass defenders, showcasing a skill reminiscent of the Argentine legend.
Lamine Yamal continues to make his mark in football history. In FC Barcelona's 1-0 victory over Alavés, the 17-year-old winger not only impressed with his relentless energy and skill but also achieved a milestone previously held by Lionel Messi. Yamal made it clear that he is ready to take Barcelona to new heights.
Unprecedented Achievement
With a dazzling style of play, Lamine Yamal completed 11 out of 21 dribbles attempted during the match against Alavés, surpassing Messi's previous record of 10 successful dribbles in a single LaLiga match, achieved in 2007 against Mallorca.
Yamal Continues to Dominate LaLiga
After his outstanding performance, Lamine Yamal remains the undisputed leader in successful dribbles in LaLiga, with a total of 73 dribbles this season. Dodi Lukébakio from Sevilla (64) and Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid (46) occupy the next spots in the dribbling leaderboard, but Yamal's lead is already significant.
Barcelona Relies on Its Emerging Star
With this new historic mark, Lamine Yamal continues to gain prominence in FC Barcelona's lineup. The young winger keeps proving that his talent not only makes him one of the club’s future stars but also one of the standout players in Spanish football. Barcelona has a key asset in him for the years to come.
This victory over Alavés also strengthens FC Barcelona's aspirations in the race for the top spots in LaLiga, while Lamine Yamal continues to prove he is a player who, at such a young age, is already making history.