Overview

• Lamine Yamal, 17, showcased his exceptional dribbling skills during Barcelona's 1-0 La Liga win against Deportivo Alavés, sparking viral attention online.
• In the fourth minute, Yamal dribbled past six opponents from his own half before setting up a chance for Raphinha, though the opportunity was not converted.
• Yamal also assisted in the buildup to Robert Lewandowski's decisive goal, helping Barcelona close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid to four points.
• Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Yamal as a 'genius' but rejected comparisons to Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, emphasizing the young player's unique talent.
• Yamal has become a key player for Barcelona this season, with 10 goals and 15 assists, solidifying his role as a starter despite his young age.