The highlight of the day Barca was crowned La Liga 2024/25 early, 2 rounds ahead, was Lamine Yamal . The 17-year-old young man scored a beautiful goal, and also assisted Fermin Lopez to score, helping the home team win 2-0 against Espanyol.

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Lamine Yamal has 5 titles at the age of 17, including the European Championship (EURO 2024). Photo: ESPN FC

That means, in this year's tournament, Yamal has directly participated in 42 goals for Barca (17 goals, 25 assists). He and the Catalan team won a hat-trick of domestic titles: Spanish Super Cup, King's Cup and La Liga.

Witnessing his form go from one fascination to another in this year's season, many fans have exclaimed: give the 2025 Golden Ball to Lamine Yamal.

Indeed, at the age of 17, Lamine Yamal has done things that were thought impossible. This young man even 'left far behind' his idol Messi.

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At the age of 17, Lamine Yamal has been a key factor in Barca's successful season. Photo: B/R

Let's take a look at 5 interesting things about both, showing how excellent Yamal is:

1. Before turning 18 (July 13), Yamal had won 2 La Liga titles, 1 King's Cup, 1 Spanish Super Cup with Barca, in addition to EURO 2024 glory with the Spanish team.

At the same age, Messi had only 1 La Liga (2004/05) and only 79 minutes on the pitch during the season.

2. At 17 years and 291 days, Yamal became the youngest player in Barca history to make 100 official appearances for the first team. Messi only reached this 100-game milestone just before turning 21.

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Even the 'superman' Messi is amazed by his junior. Photo: Goal

3. Including the goal he just scored against Espanyol, Yamal has 27 goals in his career, including with the Spanish national team (4) and Barca (23).

Before turning 18, Messi only played 9 matches for Barca and scored 1 goal.

4. In the Champions League alone, Yamal now has 23 career appearances.

Messi had only 1 before he turned 18, in June 2005. However, he won his first Champions League title the following year.

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Barca players celebrate in the locker room after winning the championship two rounds early. Photo: FCB

5. Yamal has made 19 appearances for Spain and played a decisive role in the team's journey to win EURO 2024.

Meanwhile, nearly 2 months after turning 18, Messi has just debuted for the Argentina national team.

Lamine Yamal is far ahead of Messi and Ronaldo at the same age of 17, making everyone admire. However, to have a long illustrious career like M10 and CR7, Yamal must strive and continue to develop his abilities, as well as keep a cool head and enjoy playing football.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-espanyol-0-2-barca-5-dieu-dua-lamine-yamal-vuot-xa-messi-2401633.html