Historic Record: Lamine Yamal, the youngest to score a penalty in LaLiga in the 21st century
Published New:1/09/2025 - 08:58h
Updated New:10/09/2025 - 06:33h
At just 18 years and 49 days old, Lamine Yamal made history in the draw between Rayo Vallecano and Fútbol Club Barcelona (1-1), becoming the youngest player to convert a penalty in LaLiga in the 21st century.
Lamine Yamal continues to write golden pages in the history of Fútbol Club Barcelona. In the draw (1-1) against Rayo Vallecano, corresponding to matchday 3 of LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26, the young attacker signed an unprecedented record: at just 18 years and 49 days old, he became the youngest player to score a penalty in LaLiga in the entire 21st century.
The goal, decisive to rescue a point in Vallecas, not only evidenced the personality of the youth player, but also placed him at the top of the record books of the championship. No footballer in the first two decades of the century had achieved such a feat.
A record that confirms Lamine's personality
Converting a penalty in a stadium as demanding as Vallecas is no easy task. The '10', however, assumed the responsibility with a calmness unusual for his age. The execution was impeccable, reinforcing his image as an offensive leader in a Barça that is still looking for its best version in this league start.
The record is no coincidence. The attacker from Mataró has broken multiple records since debuting with the first team of Barcelona, consolidating himself as one of the most decisive stars in world football.
Lamine's impact on Barça's season
Beyond the statistical anecdote, Lamine Yamal's goal was a lifeline for Hansi Flick's team. The point earned keeps the culé team in the upper zone of the LaLiga EA Sports 2025/26 classification, although the collective performance still does not clear doubts.
On a personal level, the '10' of FC Barcelona has started the new 2025/26 season strong. So far, in the three league matches played to date by the Barcelona team, Lamine has scored two goals and provided two assists.
The LaLiga 2025/26 top scorers classification presents important changes in matchday 3. With his second goal, Lamine Yamal is one goal behind Kylian Mbappé, Tajon Buchanan and Adrián Liso, leaders with 3 goals.
In this context, the emergence of Lamine has become a differential factor. With his boldness and decision-making ability, Barça has found in him an immediate reference that connects with the fans and has restored the illusion for the youth academy.
Records and statistics of Lamine Yamal
The penalty scored against Rayo Vallecano is just one more of the milestones that make up Yamal's career. The young forward already accumulates several records in national and international football:
| Record | Detail | Age |
|---|---|---|
|
Youngest starter in LaLiga history in the 21st century |
(vs Cádiz 2–0). Surpassed Fabrice Olinga (Málaga, 2012) |
16 years and 38 days |
|
Youngest assistant in LaLiga history |
(vs Villarreal 4–3). Assist to his teammate Gavi |
16 years and 45 days |
|
Youngest scorer of FC Barcelona and LaLiga |
(vs Granada 2–2). Surpassed Fabrice Olinga by 11 days |
16 years and 87 days |
- Discover more records, statistics and curiosities in our Lamine Yamal Data Base, a unique space to follow the evolution of the young crack of FC Barcelona live.
Barcelona's match against Rayo Vallecano
The draw in Vallecas left mixed feelings. Barça showed defensive fragility and little effectiveness in attack, but the personality of Lamine Yamal, and the great match of Joan García, allowed to rescue a point in a always complicated field. The result leaves Hansi Flick's team in the noble part of the classification, although with the need to improve immediately.
Upcoming challenges for Barça and Yamal
The next league commitment of FC Barcelona will be against Valencia at home, where the fans hope to see their young star shine again. Flick will continue to rely on him as a fundamental piece in the azulgrana offensive line.
THE DATA: Since his debut with FC Barcelona in April 2023, only Ante Budimir (10) has received more penalties in all competitions among LaLiga players than Lamine Yamal (6). SOURCE: OPTA
Yamal's career is advancing at a dizzying pace, and each matchday leaves a new historical mark. With his talent, personality and numbers, he is emerging as the great reference of Barça for the next decade.
- These records, supported by the official statistics of FC Barcelona of the 25/26 season, confirm that Lamine Yamal is not only a promise, but already a reality for the club and the national team.
