Overview
- At 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final, surpassing Kylian Mbappé's previous record.
- The match marked Yamal's 100th appearance for Barcelona, making him the youngest player in the club's history to reach this milestone, breaking Gavi's record.
- Yamal's Messi-like solo goal ignited Barcelona's comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-3 draw in the first leg against Inter Milan.
- Pundits and coaches, including Simone Inzaghi and Hansi Flick, hailed Yamal as a generational talent, with comparisons drawn to Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard.
- Yamal's performance included two near-goals off the crossbar, further underscoring his influence ahead of the second-leg clash in Milan.