Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has become the youngest player to ever score in LaLiga after netting against Granada on Sunday.
Yamal’s goal comes at the age of 16 years and 87 days old, breaking a record held since 2012 by Fabrice Olinga, who was 16 years and 98 days old when he scored for Malaga.
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Iker Munian, Ansu Fati and Xisco Nadal complete the top five and are the only other footballers to score in the Spanish top flight before their 17th birthday.
Yamal’s goal came at a crucial time for his Barcelona team, as they trailed 2-0 away at lowly Granada just before half-time. Joao Felix’s mishit shot fell to the teenager’s feet with nothing but net in front of him and he comfortably walked the ball into the goal.
Not one to be overwhelmed by the moment, Yamal quickly picked up the ball and raced back towards the halfway line with his teammates as they look to kickstart a comeback.
