Lamine Yamal made a noteworthy addition to his profile this weekend, scoring during Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The 18-year-old Spanish talent found the net just before halftime, contributing to an easy win for Barca against the Serie A team at Johann Cruyff Stadium. Fermin Lopez kicked off the scoring early in the first half, with Rafinha also netting a goal before the break.
After leading 4-0 at halftime, Yamal sealed the win for the reigning La Liga champions with a precise left-footed shot following an assist from Ferran Torres. This victory marks the third straight win during preseason for Hanshiflic’s squad, which also featured successful matches against Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul in their tour of Korea. Barcelona’s title defense in La Liga kicks off on Saturday against Mallorca.
Yamal’s teammate Rafinha is among the contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or, alongside PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé. The prestigious award will be presented on September 22nd at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Fan Take: This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the emergence of young talent in Barcelona, suggesting a promising future for the club. Yamal’s performance not only excites supporters but also raises hopes for a new generation of stars in the sport.
