Barcelona's Lamine Yamal Burns Real Madrid Stars in La Liga
2 February 2026
Yamal Outshines Real Madrid Stars
A talented Barcelona youngster is turning heads by surpassing Real Madrid's stars, led by Frenchman Mbappe.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the teenager has 8 assists in La Liga, about 44 key passes, and one pre-assist before a goal.
The report notes Yamal's clear superiority comes from leading the league in both assists and key passes, with a sizable gap to his closest rivals.
Mbappe Close, But Yamal Leads in Creativity
It adds that only Mbappe is close to Yamal in this regard, with roughly 30 key passes so far.
The same report compares Yamal's impact to the combined output of Madrid's Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior, which stood at 44 chances.
It also states that Yamal finished last season with 56 dangerous or goal scoring opportunities, seven more than Alex Baena, underscoring his ongoing influence despite youth.
In La Liga, Mbappe leads with 22 goals, while Yamal is fifth with 9; Vinicius is 18th with 6, and Arda Guler has 3.
As the season unfolds, Barcelona's youngster keeps climbing; defenders might need a calendar to keep up.
Analysts note his year to date numbers put him among the top five creators in La Liga this season.
If he keeps improving, Barcelona's attack will feel less like a choir and more like a full orchestra.
Punchline 1: If Yamal keeps this pace, Madrid will need to rebrand their defense as a revolving door.
Punchline 2: At this rate, even the goalposts will start asking for autographs from Yamal.
