Is Lamine Yamal's Breakout Season Extending Beyond Last Year's Spark?

Yamal's Numbers Defy Early Doubts

At the start of the season, Lamine Yamal endured injuries that sidelined him for several Barcelona matches, triggering questions about last year's breakout. Marca noted groin problems and his controversial omission from Spain's national team, which drew scrutiny.

Six months into the campaign, the data counters the pessimism: Yamal remains a core attacking outlet for Barca, now operating under coach Hans Flick in the Champions League era.

Production Across Competitions

He has reached 11 goals this season, surpassing his tally after 26 games last year. He also has 12 assists across all competitions, nine in La Liga, making him Barca's top creator.

If he keeps this pace, he could surpass the 18 goals he scored last season—the peak of his young Barcelona career. There are still 17 league matches, plus a domestic cup tie and three Champions League fixtures to come.

Yamal has already delivered 12 assists across all competitions, nine of them in La Liga, underscoring his importance as a playmaker. Those assists put him halfway to last season's 25 assists in all competitions, a figure that helped define his breakout year.

In short, if this productivity endures, he could soon surpass his prior tally by season's end. Despite ongoing debates about form, the numbers insist on his impact in Barca's matches.

Caption: Lamine Yamal remains Barca's creative engine as the season unfolds.

Sniper punchline 1: If Yamal keeps this up, Barca won’t need a transfer window—just clone him and call it a day.

Sniper punchline 2: His dribbling is so sharp, even the ball wears sunglasses.