Lamine Yamal: Real Madrid, the favorite victim of the BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD

The Barça's young star has scored or assisted in the four Clásicos of the season. At only 17 years old, Lamine Yamal is establishing himself as one of the great candidates for the Ballon d'Or after another stellar performance against Real Madrid.

The Fútbol Club Barcelona has taken a giant step towards the Liga title after winning 4-3 against Real Madrid in a memorable Clásico. And if there was a name that shone brightly again, it was Lamine Yamal, author of the second blaugrana goal and absolute protagonist in a match that could mark a before and after in the race for the Ballon d'Or.

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At 17 years old, the striker from Rocafonda continues to write golden pages in his career. Far from being intimidated on the big stages, he turns them into his natural habitat. This Sunday he did it again: great goal, personality, leadership and a celebration that is already part of the culé imaginary.

The shirt he wore, this time with the Travis Scott logo, will once again be an object of desire for collectors. As was the one he wore in October with Coldplay. Two iconic moments, two Clásicos, same message: calm. Lamine is here.

Lamine Yamal: Key Performances in the Clásicos against Real Madrid

The 2024/25 season will go down in history for many reasons, and one of them will be the absolute dominance of Lamine Yamal in the Clásicos. The young academy player has participated directly in five of the 16 goals that Barça has scored against Real Madrid this season. He has played in the two Liga matches, the Spanish Super Cup final and the Copa del Rey final. And in all of them, he left his mark.

• Goal in Montjuïc (Liga): crossed shot from the right with his left foot, impossible for Courtois.

• Goal in the Bernabéu (Liga): similar action, same shooting area, same outcome.

• Goal in the Super Cup final: broke the score with a brilliant individual action.

• 2 assists in the Cup final: one for Pedri and another for Ferran Torres.

His statistics not only impress because of his age, but also because of his consistency in the most demanding matches of the calendar. Against the eternal rival, the one that measures the most, Lamine Yamal always responds.

A Clásico worth half a Liga... and a Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid took the lead with two early goals from Kylian Mbappé, but Barça once again demonstrated their ability to overcome. Eric Garcia narrowed the gap and Lamine signed the tie with a trademark goal: dribbling down the right wing, left-footed shot to the far post, euphoria in Montjuïc.

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The goal made it 2-2 and restored faith to the more than 50,000 fans who packed the stadium. From there, Barça was a whirlwind. The image of Lamine asking for calm, with the special shirt and his defiant look, is already part of the club's recent history. Beyond the spectacle, the message is clear: he is ready for anything. Even to fight for the Ballon d'Or.

With his direct impact in the big matches, his regularity in Liga and Champions, and his meteoric growth, the blaugrana '19' has sneaked in on his own merits among the favorites for the award. He is no longer just a promise; he is a world-class reality.

Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal's favorite victim

For Madrid fans, Lamine Yamal is becoming a real nightmare. In just one season, he has been decisive in every Clásico. His imbalance, reading of the game and daring have put defenses of the caliber of Rüdiger, Mendy or Carvajal in serious trouble. No system has managed to stop him effectively.

His influence is not only measured in goals and assists. His ability to break lines, generate superiorities and attract rivals is differential. And all this with 17 years recently completed. A figure that, given his maturity, is hard to believe.

Lamine and his winning mentality: "As long as I win, they can't say anything to me"

Days before the Clásico, in the preview of the Champions League semi-finals against Inter, Lamine Yamal had already left a phrase that defines his character: “As long as I win, they can't say anything to me. When they beat me, then yes.”

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A declaration of principles that summarizes his competitive, ambitious, uncomplicated mentality. He is not affected by pressure, criticism, or the spotlight. Far from shrinking, he grows. And he responds with football.

The Ballon d'Or? Closer than ever

In the race for the Ballon d'Or 2025, the usual names like Mbappé, Bellingham, Haaland or Vinicius are still on the list. But if Barça manages to complete the season with a Liga title and a good role in the Champions League, Lamine Yamal will be one of the great candidates for the most important individual award in the world.

Rarely has such a young player had such an impact in such high-level matches. His influence is no longer relative: it is direct, constant and decisive. And the Clásicos prove it better than any argument.

Barça has a present, but above all, it has a future. And that future is written with the name of Lamine Yamal.