Lamine Yamal Dazzles on Live TV, Igniting a Mbappé-Yamal Debate on El Chiringuito

The Yamal Moment on El Chiringuito

The Chiringuito episode turned into a heated hotbed of debate as Lamine Yamal again stole the spotlight, not only on the pitch but also at the television analysis desk, following his standout performance for Barcelona against Alavés in the Copa del Rey.

The dazzling display by Yamal opened the floodgates of comparisons on the show hosted by the famous Spanish journalist Josep Pedrerol, especially when Edu Aguirre claimed that Mbappé is ten times better than Yamal.

That sentence ignited the discussion, and Pedrerol intervened decisively.

The host did not hide his support for Yamal, interrupting Aguirre's talk, saying: "If I had to choose between watching Yamal here or Mbappé somewhere else, I'd go watch Yamal."

He added that he likes Mbappé and respects him, but enjoys more the style of the Barcelona youngster.

Pedrerol's reaction sparked further debate in the studio, forcing Aguirre to express his astonishment, before the host retorted with a light jab: "Lamine hurts you a lot!"

In a calmer tone, Pedrerol tried to calm the atmosphere, stressing that defending Yamal doesn't mean downgrading Mbappé, describing the Real Madrid star as an exceptional goalscorer with a strong personality, but underscoring that Yamal plays a different, entertaining brand of football.

He also praised Yamal's maturity, noting his calm approach to boos, and that a player who began wearing Barcelona's shirt at age 16 is now playing with such awareness and consistency, deserving praise beyond the debate.

Punchline 1: If Lamine keeps this up, Mbappé might start charging admission for fans to watch.

Punchline 2: And if you're still arguing about who's better, remember: in football and in life, the one who makes people smile often wins the game.