‘Yamal’ breaks the record for youngest player to ‘score + pass’

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Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has made his name in Champions League history. After scoring one and assisting another as his side beat Benfica and reached the quarter-finals on Tuesday night.

Despite Barcelona being sent off with 10 men in the first leg following an early red card for Pau Kubarsi. They managed to secure a 1-0 win and go into the second leg as favourites to progress.

Just 11 minutes into the second leg, Yamal weaved his way through two Benfica defenders. Before laying off Rafinha at the far post, หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่. while the Brazilian made no mistake by finishing from close range. Benfica’s

hopes were dashed when Nicolas Otamendi equalised two minutes later. But it was the slick forward who struck again in the 27th minute, this

time receiving the ball on the right wing before cutting inside and firing a shot past the goalkeeper.

Late in the first half, Rafinha sealed the win for Barca as they pulled one back from the deadlock to secure a 4-1 aggregate win and a place in the quarter-finals.

At 17 years and 241 days old, Yamal became the youngest player in Champions League history to both score and assist in the same game.

He has now scored 12 goals and provided 17 assists in all competitions this season. Continuing his impressive run after winning the Euros with Spain last summer.