Lamine Yamal makes Champions League historical past with gorgeous first-half strike vs Benfica

Lamine Yamal makes Champions League historical past with gorgeous first-half strike vs Benfica

With the primary half coming to an finish, FC Barcelona are all however assured to progress to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, having taken a 3-1 lead (4-1 on combination) in opposition to Benfica within the Spherical of 16 second-leg fixture.

The Blaugrana opened the scoring due to Lamine Yamal, who set Raphinha up for the opening strike with a shocking go.

Whereas Benfica equalised quickly after, the hosts had been again forward with extra magic from Lamine, who discovered the again of the online with a sensational strike showcasing his particular person brilliance.

Together with his strike, Lamine made UEFA Champions League historical past as he turned the youngest participant to attain and help in a single Champions League sport on the age of 17 years and 241 days.

Not solely that, however the La Masia sensation additionally equalled Julian Draxler’s document for probably the most appearances within the knockout rounds of the Champions League earlier than turning 18 (6).

There was little doubt that the 17-year-old is a particular participant and sport after sport he continues to indicate the standard he possesses.

Merely sensational.