Lamine Yamal and the chilling warning from Flick

Lamine Yamal shone in Barca's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

The start of a new season is always difficult. The sweltering heat of August, the loose pace of play, and the need for new players to adapt - all of these make it difficult for most players to reach their peak performance right from the opening round.

But Lamine Yamal is the exception. In Son Moix, the 18-year-old wearing Barcelona's new number 10 shirt writes a completely different script: bright, decisive and capable of deciding the match.

When 18 years old has the appearance of a leader

In the 7th minute, Yamal made his mark. A curved pass, beyond the reach of Mallorca's defense, helped Raphinha open the scoring. It was the kind of ball that only comes from feet with genius instinct.

Less than 20 minutes later, Ferran Torres doubled the lead with a decisive shot, amid controversy over the referee's decision. Barca led 2-0, the match was considered decided.

Mallorca were further frustrated by the dismissal of Morlanes and Muriqi, forcing them to play more than a half-hour shorthanded. But instead of taking advantage to pressure their opponents, Barca slowed down, turning the second half into a moderate-intensity training session in the nearly 40-degree heat of Palma. Hansi Flick was blunt in his criticism of that lack of determination after the match.

Yet, for Yamal, every minute on the pitch was an opportunity to prove himself. The teenager refused to succumb to boredom. He continued to weave, continued to provoke the opposition defence, and finally found his reward in the 94th minute: a solo run and a neat finish into the far corner, beating goalkeeper Leo Roman - who had denied him several times throughout the match - to seal a 3-0 victory.

Flick believes Lamine Yamal will be every left-back's nightmare.

Hansi Flick may not have been happy with the collective attitude, but for Yamal, he could only smile. After the match, the German strategist spoke briefly but meaningfully: "He always shows determination from training to competition. If he maintains this enthusiasm, every left-back will tremble."

It was not just a compliment, but an affirmation. Barca have a talent capable of changing the game. When the team is still struggling to find their rhythm, Yamal is ready to take charge, inspire and open up a bright future for the season. At 18, the boy from Rocafonda has the makings of a big star: someone who can change a match in a moment.

The Big Picture: A Bright Background for the Gem

In this opening match, Barca also recorded some new marks. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia made his official debut, not showing too much talent but showing solidity. Young defender Jofre Torrents joined, and Marcus Rashford showed that he will be an important piece. But all of them only played a background role, to highlight the shining light from Yamal.

What Barca got was not only three full points away from home, but also confirmation that their “new number 10” is ready to take on the role of attacking leader. A teenager, but one who is maturing at a rapid pace and promises to make a difference in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Barca have a talent capable of changing the game.

With this victory, Barca has overcome the first challenge in a series of three consecutive away matches. Up next is Levante - an opponent that is not too difficult in theory. While Barca started confidently, Real Madrid still have to wait to see how strong they really are under Xabi Alonso in the match against Osasuna. The La Liga race therefore promises to heat up from the start, and it is even more dramatic with the appearance of an "18-year-old gem" who is shining more and more.

Yamal is not only a hope, but also a warning to every defender: the difference can come at any time, from the feet of the boy wearing the number 10 shirt. And as Flick said, if this fire is kept, there will certainly be a season where every left-back has to live in fear of Lamine Yamal.

Source: https://znews.vn/lamine-yamal-va-loi-canh-bao-lanh-song-lung-tu-flick-post1577600.html