Amid growing speculation over Carlo Ancelotti's potential departure from the Real Madrid bench, one dazzling young talent continues to steal the spotlight: Lamine Yamal. At just 17, the FC Barcelona winger has turned Los Blancos into his favorite victims this season. In three Clásicos, the academy product has racked up two goals and two assists, confirming that these high-stakes matchups are his ideal stage to shine.

Real Madrid: Lamine Yamal’s Favorite Target This Season

The Mataró-born sensation has already made a mark in each of this season’s three Clásicos. He netted his first goal in the 0-4 rout at the Bernabéu, scoring Barça’s third of the night. In the Spanish Super Cup final held in Saudi Arabia, he found the net again, equalizing Real Madrid’s opener with a solo run that evoked memories of peak Lionel Messi. Most recently, in the Copa del Rey final in Seville, he didn’t score but provided two crucial assists—one for Pedri and another for Ferran Torres.

Beyond the stats, what truly impresses about Lamine Yamal is his composure. Ahead of the Champions League semifinal clash with Inter Milan, he made it clear that pressure doesn’t faze him: “I left fear behind in the park back in Mataró.” And he backed it up—scoring in the first leg and tormenting the Italian defense in the second, even though Barcelona ultimately fell short of the final.

With 15 goals and 20 assists already this season, the Spanish international has shown he’s ready to lead the Barça project. He’s been crucial in all three Champions League knockout rounds and the biggest domestic clashes, solidifying his status as one of the most exciting young prospects in world football.

Yamal doesn’t just want to win Clásicos—he’s hungry for silverware. A win this Sunday could virtually seal the LaLiga title for Barça, bringing them closer to a potential domestic treble. His name is even starting to emerge in the early conversation for the Ballon d’Or.

While uncertainty looms over the Santiago Bernabéu, excitement is building in Catalonia. Lamine Yamal is writing his own Clásico legacy—and he’s doing it in style.