Lamine Yamal impressed with his performance during the UEFA Champions League semifinal against Inter, where Barcelona managed to equalize 3-3. Despite being just 17 years old, Yamal scored in the 24th minute, marking a key moment in the match that saw his team come back from a two-goal deficit.

Thierry Henry’s Praise

Thierry Henry expressed his admiration for Yamal’s talent, stating:

“What I witnessed tonight from Lamine Yamal … it’s not normal to be like that at 17. I’m not talking about what he does when he’s on the ball, his awareness, how calm he is, how he sees the game, the way he will defend, put pressure. It’s just not normal.”

Henry highlighted that Yamal’s early career statistics are already comparable to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, backing up his extraordinary performances with significant contributions in goals and assists.

“I like playing in a way that other people enjoy,” Yamal shared during a post-match interview, emphasizing his passion for the game.

Yamal’s collection of trophies is equally impressive, having played pivotal roles in Spain’s Euros win and Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory just a week ago. His performances continue to draw attention as he steps into the spotlight left by football icons Messi and Ronaldo.