Barcelona Celebrates Lamine Yamal’s Landmark 100th Appearance
FC Barcelona marked a historic milestone on a memorable night as teenage sensation Lamine Yamal reached his 100th appearance for the club. At just 17 years and 291 days old, Yamal became the youngest player in the club’s history to achieve this feat, surpassing the previous record held by teammate Gavi.
The achievement came during a thrilling 3-3 draw against Inter Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal. Yamal delivered a standout performance, scoring a remarkable solo goal in the 24th minute that helped catalyze Barcelona's comeback from a two-goal deficit. His effort also earned him the distinction of being the youngest player to ever score in a Champions League semifinal, breaking the previous record set by Kylian Mbappé.
To commemorate the occasion, Barcelona presented Yamal with a special jersey bearing the number "100" on the back, honouring his rapid rise and influence within the first team. The club’s official statement praised his contributions, noting that he has already made a significant impact at such a young age.
Yamal’s early career statistics are extraordinary: 22 goals and 33 assists across his first 100 matches—figures that surpass those of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at a similar stage in their careers. His talent and maturity on the pitch have drawn widespread acclaim, with Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi describing him as a "phenomenon who comes along once every 50 years."
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