Football’s next global superstar isn’t waiting for permission — Lamine Yamal is rewriting history in real time, and the Champions League just witnessed another page added to his growing legend.
At just 18 years old, the Barcelona wonderkid recorded his 14th direct goal involvement in the Champions League, surpassing Kylian Mbappé’s long-standing record for players under 19. Seven goals, seven assists — and still months away from his 19th birthday. Insane.
But Yamal didn’t just set a record; he played a decisive role in a dramatic night at Camp Nou.
Eintracht Frankfurt shocked the home fans early with a composed finish from Ansgar Knauff. Barcelona looked shaky, Flick looked stressed, and the stadium was tense.
Then the second half happened.
Barcelona flipped the script with pure grit, a tactical reset, and a defender who suddenly remembered he’s allowed to score goals — Jules Koundé.
A beautiful Marcus Rashford assist set up the equalizer. Moments later, Lamine Yamal produced a moment of brilliance on the wing, delivering the perfect ball for Koundé to smash home the winner.
That assist — the record-breaker — is now part of Champions League history.
After the match, Barcelona boss Hansi Flick didn’t mince words. Rumours suggesting board interference regarding Yamal’s playing time?
He called them “garbage.”
According to Flick:
“I make my own decisions. Lamine is a generational talent, and he earns his minutes.”
Clear. Direct. End of story.
Let’s put this into perspective:
Champions League record-breaker
Barcelona’s most decisive young talent
Already surpassing what Mbappé achieved at this age
A key piece in Barcelona’s rebuild
And still not 19
Some players wait their whole careers for a moment like this.
Lamine Yamal is collecting them like souvenirs.
For Barcelona, this is more than just a win — it’s confirmation they have the next global football brand inside their squad. Yamal isn’t just performing; he’s boosting Barcelona’s value, their global visibility, and the club’s competitive identity.
For the wider sports market, he is becoming a premium asset. A ratings magnet. A sponsorship dream. A storyline creator.
And for football fans?
We get to watch this journey unfold — record by record.
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