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Lamine Yamal, in an unprecedented feat, has shattered an 18-year-old record set in the La Liga by another Barcelona legend.
The Spotify Camp Nou witnessed a historic passing of the torch today with another record shattered as Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in FC Barcelona history to score a La Liga hat-trick. In a masterclass 4–1 victory over Villarreal, the 18-year-old sensation officially broke a record that had stood since 2008, previously held by Mexican international Giovani dos Santos.
At 18 years and 230 days, Yamal’s treble arrived at an even younger age than Dos Santos, who was 19 years and 6 days old when he netted his famous hat-trick against Real Murcia in May 2008. While fans have spent years comparing Yamal to Lionel Messi, this specific milestone sees him surpass both the Argentine icon and Dos Santos to claim his place as the most clinical teenager to ever wear the Blaugrana colors in a single league match.
The record-breaking goals showcased the full breadth of Yamal’s talent. The first was a display of predatory instinct, tucking away a loose ball in the 28th minute. The second was a moment of pure magic in the 37th minute, as he drifted past two defenders to curl a signature strike into the top corner. He finally claimed the match ball in the 69th minute, calmly finishing a 1v1 chance created by a brilliant Pedri through-ball.
Manager Hansi Flick, who was also celebrating his 100th game in charge of the club, described Yamal as "unstoppable," noting that the young winger’s decision-making has reached a level rarely seen in players under 20. Beyond the record, the hat-trick was vital for the team standings, as it keeps Barcelona four points ahead of rivals Real Madrid in the heat of the title race.
For the Barcelona faithful, the night felt like a definitive statement. While Giovani dos Santos' record stood for nearly two decades as a reminder of "what could have been," Lamine Yamal’s achievement feels like the beginning of a long and dominant era.
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