Spain national football team : Discover the meteoric rise of 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal as he secures his second international goal for Spain in a stellar performance against Cyprus. Uncover the details of his remarkable composure in breaking the deadlock just five minutes into the game. Delve into Yamal’s goal-scoring journey, from his debut against Georgia to becoming the youngest scorer for La Roja. Explore Spain’s commanding first-half display, including goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Joselu. Witness the emergence of a young talent shaping the future of Spanish football in this captivating article.
Spain national football team : Lamine Yamal secured his second senior international goal for Spain, showcasing his prowess against Cyprus on Thursday. The 16-year-old initiated the game alongside Barca teammate Gavi, while Inigo Martinez and Ferran Torres graced the bench.
Yamal’s breakthrough came remarkably early, taking only five minutes to break the deadlock with a composed finish at the back post. His goal unfolded after a meticulous passing sequence by Spain, a point highlighted by Opta.
It's the 16-year-old Barcelona wonder boy Lamine Yamal for Spain for the opener 🇪🇸✨ pic.twitter.com/QQBCZ5kmMj
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 16, 2023
This isn’t Yamal’s first foray into goal-scoring; he marked his debut on the scoresheet back in September against Georgia, surpassing Ansu Fati’s record as the youngest player to score for La Roja. With two goals in just three appearances, Yamal continues to make a significant impact for Spain.
22 – Lamine Yamal's goal for #Spain 🇪🇸 was the goal scored after the most passes by the Spanish team in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers (22), and the fourth overall after the most passes in this qualifiers. Combination. pic.twitter.com/7srDLqUMop
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 16, 2023
Following Yamal’s opening goal, Spain continued their dominance in the first half. Mikel Oyarzabal extended the lead to 2-0 midway through the period, and Joselu added a third just before the half-hour mark, solidifying Spain’s commanding performance.
