Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal, 16, delivered a standout performance in Spain’s 2-1 victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The young star responded to French midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s pre-match comments by scoring a stunning equalizer, becoming the youngest-ever goal scorer in European Championship history.

Rabiot had warned that Yamal would need to prove himself in the high-stakes match, but the teenager rose to the challenge, leveling the score after Randal Kolo Muani’s opener. At full-time, Yamal looked into the camera and appeared to say, “Speak now, speak now!” in response to Rabiot’s remarks. Before the match, Yamal posted a cryptic Instagram message: “Move in silence. Only speak when it is time to say checkmate.” He certainly backed up his words on the pitch. Dani Olmo added a second goal for Spain, securing their spot in Sunday’s final against either England or Holland.

Balancing his football career with his studies, Yamal brought his homework to Germany, admitting, “I have classes on the web and I’m doing well, I hope the teacher doesn’t fail me.” Yamal’s remarkable tournament debut includes one goal and three assists in six appearances, making him a player to watch in the final.

Lamine Yamal

This season he played in total 37 times for 2195 minutes for La Liga.

Lamine Yamal scored 5 goals for FC Barcelona. He procured 5 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 2nd in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 2-1 against Sevilla.

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona is currently 2nd in the La Liga with 76 points.

In the last 38 games, it has won 26 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 1-2 against Sevilla.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 72 goals and conceding 43.​