Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal has this evening continued to etch his name ever further into the history books of European football.
This comes owing to the attacker’s exploits during Barca’s showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Xavi’s troops are of course currently locked in action with French champions PSG, in the 2nd leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie between the clubs.
After heading into proceedings in possession of a slender advantage owing to a 3-2 triumph at the Parc des Princes last week, the Blaugrana went on to extend their aggregate lead inside the opening quarter of an hour at Montjuïc.
Fresh off a match-winning brace in the first leg, Raphinha proved himself decisive once more, in slotting home at Gianluigi Donnarumma’s front post.
The majority of the plaudits, though, went to attacking partner in crime Lamine Yamal.
This came after the Spaniard left Nuno Mendes for dead with a surging run, before laying on a perfect assist.
Lamine has since been hooked from proceedings owing to a reshuffle in Barcelona’s XI in the aftermath of Ronald Araújo’s red card, but the Blaugrana sensation, nevertheless, has secured for himself a piece of history.
As per statistician Mister Chip:
‘Lamine Yamal, at 16 years and 278 days old, is the youngest player to provide an assist in a knockout match in the ENTIRE history of the UEFA Champions League.’
Conor Laird | GSFN
