Barcelona secured a vital 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Friday night, but it was their teenage sensation Lamine Yamal who stole the show. The 16-year-old forward emerged as the unlikely hero, grabbing the winner in the 73rd minute to propel his side to three points.
The match looked destined for a stalemate after a penalty miss by Ilkay Gundogan in the first half. However, Yamal stepped up in the second period, putting his finishing prowess on display. The details surrounding the goal remain unreported, but his strike was enough to ignite celebrations at Camp Nou and send the home faithful into a frenzy.
This win keeps Barcelona’s La Liga title hopes alive. The victory sees them leapfrog Girona into second place and narrows the gap to league leaders Real Madrid to just five points. Yamal’s impressive performance has undoubtedly secured him a place in the headlines, marking him as a talent to watch for the future.