Lamine Yamal once again stole the show as FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-1 in Montjuic to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
The 17-year-old put on a show for Barça fans in his first home game of 2025, dazzling everyone with his brilliant attacking play throughout the game.
Lamine finished the match with a goal and two assists but his influence and impact far exceeded those numbers.
Naturally, the teenager has been praised from all quarters and his teammate Gavi and manager Hansi Flick have acknowledged that he is one of the best players in the world at the moment.
Gerard Deulofeu was stunned
Now, former Barcelona forward Gerard Deulofeu has also expressed his amazement and surprise at the talent and quality of Lamine Yamal.
On social media after last night’s recital at the Montjuic Stadium Pre-La Masia The starlet described the 17-year-old golden boy as a mix of two Barca legends, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
“Is he a mix of Neymar and Messi together? BFF…,” Deulofeu wrote alongside a photo of Yamal.
After enjoying a hugely successful 2024, during which he led Spain to UEFA Euro 2024 victory and won the Golden Boy award, the Barcelona sensation has started the New Year strongly.
Overall this season, Lamine has scored nine goals and 13 assists in 24 appearances in all competitions and it looks like there is no stopping the Barcelona academy gem.