Barcelona opened their 2025/26 La Liga campaign in style last weekend, sweeping aside Mallorca 3-0 to begin their title defence with confidence.
The night’s biggest headline, however, didn’t just belong to the scoreline — it belonged to Lamine Yamal.
Lamine’s Special Goal
The 18-year-old winger capped off Barca’s victory with a stunning third goal, bending the ball beautifully from outside the box into the top corner.
It was the kind of finish that reminded fans exactly why he’s considered one of world football’s brightest young stars.
Breaking Ansu Fati’s Record
But Yamal’s strike meant more than just three points.
According to Opta, the Spanish international has now scored 15 goals in 74 La Liga appearances, making him the youngest player of the 21st century to hit 15 goals — at just 18 years and 34 days old.
In doing so, he surpassed former teammate Ansu Fati’s 2022 record (19 years and 188 days).
Opta’s confirmation read:
“Lamine Yamal has scored 15 goals in 74 La Liga appearances, becoming the youngest player to reach 15 goals in the competition in the 21st century (18 years and 34 days), surpassing the previous record set by Ansu Fati in 2022 (19 years and 188 days).”
What This Means
This milestone is just the latest in a series of records shattered by Yamal since bursting onto the scene.
Still only 18, he’s already carrying the weight of expectation at Barcelona, proving week after week that he can deliver in decisive moments.
Omo, this boy na real starboy! Barca fans must dey smile anyhow.
