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Rashford Lauds Yamal After Barcelona Debut, Calls 18-Year-Old a Future Ballon d'Or Winner

His praise underscores Barcelona’s reliance on a fast‑maturing core under Hansi Flick.

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Overview

  • Marcus Rashford called Lamine Yamal the most talented player he has played with at that age and said he expects him to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.
  • The Manchester United loanee made his LaLiga debut as a 69th‑minute substitute in Barcelona’s 3-0 win at Mallorca, where Yamal scored a long‑range strike in stoppage time.
  • Rashford joined on a season‑long loan and said he is adapting quickly, describing minutes on the pitch as the best way to learn and improve.
  • He expressed confidence that Barcelona have the base to win the Champions League and said he wants to contribute in any role.
  • Rashford also praised Pedri’s maturity and highlighted Hansi Flick’s direct communication with a youthful squad.