Barcelona's Yamal Shatters Mbappe's Record with Brilliant Strike

Lamine Yamal's incredible goal for Barcelona breaks Kylian Mbappe's eight-year record, making him the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final. Find out more.

Lamine Yamal etched his name in football history by becoming the youngest player to score in a Champions League semi-final. The 17-year-old-and-291-day-old Barcelona prodigy achieved this feat during the thrilling 3-3 draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday. Yamal's stunning strike in the goal-filled first half not only reignited Barcelona's hopes but also shattered the eight-year record held by Kylian Mbappe.

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Yamal's goal was a testament to his exceptional talent, as he skillfully danced past five defenders before curling a left-foot shot into the top corner. This impressive performance has drawn comparisons to football legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with some even labeling him “Pele-esque” due to his remarkable skill and maturity beyond his years.

The match against Inter Milan ended in a 3-3 draw, setting up an exciting return leg in Milan. Barcelona will rely heavily on Yamal's talent in the upcoming game, which will determine their fate in the Champions League. With his energy, technique, and timing, Yamal is undoubtedly one of Europe's most exciting young talents.

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The young player broke Kylian Mbappe's record that had stood for eight years, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat at just 17 years and 291 days old.

Kylian Mbappe had previously held the record since 2017 when he scored in a Champions League semi-final for Paris Saint-Germain at 18 years and 140 days old. Now with Real Madrid, Mbappe's record has been surpassed by Lamine Yamal. Yamal played the full 90 minutes in Barcelona's 3-3 draw against Inter Milan and will look to inspire his team in the return leg in Milan.