This has been an unforgettable season for the newest sensation at FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal. The youngster has become a trusted member of the first team for Xavi at only sixteen years of age and has already played significant minutes at the highest level.
In the last few months, Yamal has met several personal milestones and broken records with Barcelona and the senior Spain side. However, he still has time to break other records in the coming days and weeks.
Last chance for Yamal to break another La Liga record
As SPORT has noted, the upcoming match against Granada will be Lamine’s last opportunity to break another record: that of being the youngest goal scorer in the history of La Liga. If he scores in this match, he will surpass Fabrice Olinga, who set the record with Malaga in 2012 at the age of 16 years, three months, and six days.
Yamal is currently 16 years, two months, and 25 days old as Barcelona faces Granada CF. By their next La Liga match scheduled on October 22nd after the international break, he will be 16 years, four months, and eight days old. Therefore, this match marks Yamal’s last opportunity to break the historic La Liga record.
Moreover, Yamal has the potential to become the youngest goal-scorer in the club’s history. However, he still has some time to break this record, as it is currently held by Ansu Fati, who scored for Barcelona at the age of 16 years and 304 days.
Furthermore, he has the opportunity to become the youngest scorer in the Champions League, a record also held by Ansu Fati.
Yamal likely to start against Granada
While he is not an automatic starter at Barcelona yet, Yamal is highly likely to start the match against Granada because of the dearth of offensive resources available to Xavi. The Barcelona head coach only has Ferran Torres, Joao Felix, and Lamine Yamal available for this match.
Yamal already has become the youngest player to have debuted with Barcelona, the youngest player to debut with Barcelona Athletic, the youngest winner of La Liga, and the youngest debutant and scorer with the senior Spain side. Thus, Yamal can further extend his record-breaking streak and continue to impress with Barcelona and Spain.
