**Barcelona Prodigy Lamine Yamal Reflects on Goal Compared to Lionel Messi’s**
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal shared his thoughts after his impressive goal against Club Brugge was compared to Lionel Messi’s iconic strikes. Yamal scored Barcelona’s second goal in their thrilling 3-3 draw with Club Brugge during the UEFA Champions League clash.
Trailing 2-1 at the start of the second half, Barcelona’s young star took matters into his own hands in the 61st minute. Yamal skillfully dribbled past multiple defenders before slotting the ball into the net from the right side of the penalty box. The goal drew immediate comparisons to Lionel Messi, who is celebrated for his ability to break down defenses and score with precision.
Despite the brilliance of his goal, the match remained intense. Club Brugge’s Carlos Forbs struck back just two minutes later (63′), and the Catalans managed to equalize thanks to an own goal by Christos Tzolis in the 77th minute, resulting in a 3-3 draw.
In the post-match press conference (h/t Fabrizio Romano), Yamal was asked about the Messi comparisons. The 18-year-old Spaniard was humble and respectful of the Argentine legend’s achievements, stating:
“Comparisons with Messi’s goals? No, no. Messi has scored thousands of goals like this, so I can’t compare myself to him. I’m just trying to improve and go my own way.”
Despite battling recurring issues related to pubalgia, Lamine Yamal has maintained an impressive form this season. The young forward has already recorded five goals and five assists in just 10 appearances across all competitions.
Since breaking into the first team, Yamal has frequently been likened to Lionel Messi for his exceptional dribbling ability and ball control. Adding to the significance, Yamal has been wearing Barcelona’s iconic number 10 jersey this season—the same number Messi famously donned during his legendary tenure at the club.
**Messi Personally Names Yamal as a Player Who Reminds Him of Himself**
In a notable moment, Lionel Messi himself mentioned Lamine Yamal during an Adidas event held in Germany in December 2024. Messi named Yamal as the player who reminds him of his younger self, saying:
“If I have to choose someone, because of the age and because of the future that he has, I’ve heard that they have chosen Lamine Yamal and without doubt [it’s him] for me, too. I agree it depends on him and many things because that’s how soccer is, but he’s the present and without a doubt has a huge future.”
Like Messi, Yamal rose through Barcelona’s renowned La Masia academy, making his senior debut in April 2023. Since then, he has quickly become one of the club’s most vital players. His performances last season earned him an impressive second place in the Ballon d’Or rankings at just 18 years old.
While Lamine Yamal’s talent is undeniable, he still has a long journey ahead before approaching Messi’s extraordinary legacy. The football world will be keenly watching whether Yamal can continue to perform at the highest level and manage the pressure of carrying the weight of such an immense comparison.
For now, the Barcelona faithful have every reason to be excited about the promising future of their newest talent.
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