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Barcelona’s “magic” Lamine Yamal hailed by Spanish media for “sensational” performance

Sports Mole runs through what the Spanish media had to say about Lamine Yamal's performance in Barcelona's Champions League win over Aston Villa.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:14 AM
Barcelona’s “magic” Lamine Yamal hailed by Spanish media for “sensational” performance
Key Things to Know
  • Spanish media widely praised Lamine Yamal for his display in Barcelona's 3-0 win against Aston Villa.
  • Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League with goals from Yamal and two from Raphinha.
  • Yamal broke the record for the most Champions League goals scored by a teenager with 14.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spanish media outlets widely praised Lamine Yamal following his standout display in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League victory against Aston Villa on Tuesday. The 19-year-old scored the opening goal at Camp Nou, while teammate Raphinha netted twice. Outlets including El Nacional, Vavel Espana, AS, and Mundo Deportivo lauded Yamal's performance, describing the forward as magic, sensational, and a game-changer.

With his opening strike, Yamal broke the record for most Champions League goals scored by a teenager with 14. He has now registered 13 goals and 11 assists in 15 appearances across all competitions this season. The victory marked consecutive wins for Hansi Flick's side, who next travel to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

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