Lamine Yamal shines for Barça with 14 goals and 12 assists

The defending champion continues its journey. By winning at the Carlos Belmonte stadium, Hansi Flick’s men secured their place in the last four of the competition for the 62nd time in the club’s history. But beyond the qualification, it is Lamine Yamal’s dazzling form that is attracting attention.

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The 18-year-old Spanish international of Moroccan origin, fully recovered from his pubic injury problems, paved the way for victory. He has now scored in four consecutive matches — a feat achieved in three different competitions (Copa del Rey, La Liga, Champions League). Such consistency had not been seen from a Catalan player since the Lionel Messi era, Marca enthuses.

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With 14 goals and 12 assists this season, the player developed at La Masia has established himself as the squad’s most disruptive force. “Lamine is a genius,” president Joan Laporta said, while teammate Gerard Martín described his performance as “world-class.”

Despite rotating the squad, Hansi Flick kept his winger on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, considering his fitness level optimal. This victory strengthens Barça’s momentum at the start of 2026: leaders of La Liga, winners of the Spanish Super Cup and qualified for the Champions League, the club remains in contention on all fronts.