Lamine Yamal: Spain's young sensation shines bright in historic debut

The young prodigy, who had previously become Barcelona's youngest-ever La Liga debutant at the tender age of 15, showcased his remarkable skills on the international stage.

Yamal's meteoric rise continued as he made his debut for the senior Spanish national team at just 16 years and 57 days old, replacing Dani Olmo before half-time. It was a momentous occasion for the teenager, who went on to secure his place in history by finding the net in the 74th minute, becoming Spain's youngest-ever goalscorer.

Reflecting on his extraordinary achievement, Yamal expressed his delight to Teledeporte after the match, stating, "I'm living in a dream right now. I have to thank my teammates and the coach for their confidence in me." He also acknowledged the level of play in senior international football, noting the difference in opponents and the high-quality passes from his teammates.

Yamal, who was eligible to represent Morocco and Equatorial Guinea through his parents, made a firm commitment to Spain, saying, "I'm very satisfied with my decision, and I hope we win a lot of things together."

In addition to his historic goal, Alvaro Morata's hat-trick and contributions from Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, and an own goal by Solomon Kvirkvelia secured the resounding win for Spain. This triumph came after Spain's earlier setback, a 2-0 defeat to Scotland in European Championship qualification.

Yamal's record-breaking goal also made him the youngest goalscorer in a European Championship qualification match, surpassing Gareth Bale's previous mark. Spain's young sensation will look to build on this remarkable start when they face Cyprus in their next match. 

The football world will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the promising career of Lamine Yamal, Spain's newest sensation.

 

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