The leadership of the young academy sensation, who opened the scoring on Thursday with a brilliant goal that set Barcelona on course for the LaLiga title, has inevitably drawn comparisons to Messi
On an unforgettable night for FC Barcelona, who were crowned 2024–2025 LaLiga champions after a 2–0 win over Espanyol at Cornellà-El Prat, Lamine Yamal once again stole the spotlight.
The academy prodigy, who continues to make waves across the football world, scored a spectacular goal that paved the way for the crucial victory—one that sealed the league title.
After the match, he delivered a message that felt like a statement of intent:
Lamine Yamal
“Tell the Barça fans this is only the beginning. You can never get tired of winning. That’s something I carry in my mind at all times,” Lamine told ESPN.
The legacy of Lionel Messi—the greatest of all time—remains strong among the new generation of Barça players, and comparisons to Lamine Yamal are frequent. When asked who he considers the best player in the world, Lamine responded: “Messi is the best, but I want to write my own story.”
The young talent continues to build an impressive trophy cabinet. With three titles this season alone, he now boasts two LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup, and a European Championship with the senior national team.
“It’s a dream come true. Winning LaLiga with Barça is incredible, but this is just the beginning of what we want to achieve,” Lamine said with a maturity well beyond his 17 years.
The rising star also paid tribute to former coach Xavi Hernández, who gave him his first-team debut:
“We’re very grateful to Xavi because none of this would’ve happened without him. He gave many young players their first chance, and I want to thank him for that.”
The 2024/2025 campaign has been, without question, Lamine Yamal’s breakthrough season.
He featured in 33 of 36 LaLiga matches, scoring 8 goals and providing 15 assists—directly contributing to 23 goals.
His one-on-one ability, vision, fearlessness in decisive moments, and stunning goals have made him the youngest player in league history to record double digits in both goals and assists in a single LaLiga season.
His goals have been decisive in key matches, including both league fixtures against Real Madrid and a crucial showdown at the Metropolitano.
“That’s not why I play. I play for my club,” he said to Barça One. “I don’t care what people outside say. I focus on the matches, and I’ll keep doing what I do for this badge.”
Love for the crest. Commitment. Team spirit. Lamine Yamal’s words after winning LaLiga didn’t just move fans—they reaffirmed the bond between player and club.
To Barcelona supporters, he represents a leader of both the present and the future. His message only reinforces a personal contribution as dazzling as it is decisive.