Lamine Yamal channels Messi to lead Barça atop LaLiga

Lamine Yamal channels Messi with two key goals to lead Barça to LaLiga summit

Yamal scored twice against Villarreal, showcasing a Messi-like style and setting personal records.

BlaugranaNews EditorialFebruary 28, 20261 min read

So what

Yamal’s rise highlights Barça’s strengthened title challenge and marks the emergence of a young star in European football.

In the 26th round of LaLiga, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal made a remarkable impact by scoring two pivotal goals against Villarreal. His second goal, a stunning solo effort, drew comparisons to Lionel Messi due to its technique and style.

Yamal opened the scoring following a precise assist from Fermín López, skillfully beating Villarreal’s goalkeeper one-on-one with a delicate left-footed finish. Just ten minutes later, he produced a masterful run down the left flank, dribbling past two defenders before curling a shot into the top corner—an iconic moment echoing Messi’s early career artistry.

With 17 goals this season and over 100 direct goal contributions (48 goals and 52 assists), Yamal leads Barcelona’s scoring charts. Notably, he has become the first player in the 21st century across Europe’s top five leagues to reach 25 goals before turning 19.

These achievements bolster Barcelona’s push against Real Madrid for the LaLiga title and emphasize Yamal’s role as not just a promising talent but a crucial figure in the club’s campaign this season.