Lamine Yamal had everyone talking after Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Commentators went crazy over what they called a “ridiculous assist” for Raphinha’s opener—but turns out, it wasn’t even intentional.
The 17-year-old dribbled past the Benfica defense in the 11th minute, setting up Raphinha for a close-range volley that put Barça in control of the match. The Spanish side cruised through with a 4-1 aggregate win in the round of 16.
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While pundits were hyping up Yamal’s incredible footwork and balance, he was quick to set the record straight.
“I have to thank Raphinha because I tried to shoot and the pass came out to him,” Yamal admitted to Movistar Plus.
Even though that assist was a happy accident, his actual goal was pure class. Just before the half-hour mark, Yamal cut in from the right wing and curled a left-footed rocket into the top corner from outside the box.
He later compared it to his first goal for Spain, when he scored a stunning left-footed shot in their 2-1 win over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
“I always try that shot and today it came out,” Yamal said.
Looks like whether he’s shooting or assisting (accidentally or not), Yamal just keeps delivering.
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