Lamine Yamal became the most productive Champions League teenager in history on Tuesday night, surpassing Kylian Mbappe as Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at Camp Nou.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal added another milestone to an already extraordinary rise, registering an assist in Barcelona’s comeback win over Eintracht Frankfurt to become the most prolific Champions League player aged 18 or under. The 18-year-old’s seventh assist in the competition took his cumulative goal involvements to 14, overtaking the previous teenage benchmark set by Kylian Mbappe (13).
The moment came when Yamal teed up Jules Kounde for Barcelona’s decisive second goal, completing a turnaround after Ansgar Knauff’s opener had stunned the Camp Nou early. Two second-half strikes from Kounde sealed a victory that required both patience and precision from Hansi Flick’s side.
Record-breaking night for Lamine Yamal
Yamal’s seven goals and seven assists in the Champions League now stand unmatched for any player before turning 19. With his birthday still months away, the teenager has a rare opportunity to extend a record that may remain untouched for years.
His progression has been one of the defining storylines of Barcelona’s season. Flick, speaking before the game, described playing UCL football at Camp Nou as “a dream” for the youngster, and Yamal once again delivered on the occasion with sharp movement, composure, and a decisive final pass.
Barcelona’s fightback keeps momentum rolling
Frankfurt forced Barcelona into a response by striking first, but the hosts controlled the second half with far greater intensity. Kounde’s double proved decisive, while Marcus Rashford and Yamal registered key assists in a performance that showcased Barcelona’s growing maturity under Flick.
The win was essential for Barca’s positioning heading into the next phase of the competition, keeping them on track for a strong finish in the league phase.
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Suspension rules Yamal out of next UCL match
The only blemish on Yamal’s night was a yellow card—his third of the campaign—triggering a one-match suspension. He will miss Barcelona’s next Champions League fixture in January against Slavia Prague, forcing Flick to adjust his attacking structure in the teenager’s absence.
Flick revealed post-match that Yamal was frustrated when substituted late on, but emphasised the need to protect him, especially with a booking already to his name. “Lamine was a little disappointed when he came off, but he had a yellow card and we needed fresh legs,” Flick said after the game. “We controlled the game, and these are three very important points.”
Top of La Liga in sight for Barcelona
Barcelona now turn their attention back to domestic competition, holding a four-point advantage over Real Madrid with two La Liga fixtures remaining in 2025. They face Osasuna next before closing the year with a trip to Villarreal—a match originally proposed to be played in Miami before plans were abandoned.
With Yamal in historic form and Barcelona’s structure strengthening under Flick, the Catalans enter the final stretch of the year with momentum and confidence, both in Europe and La Liga.
