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Lamine Yamal Dominates Mbappé: Four Straight Victories for the Spanish Star
Lamine Yamal, the young sensation of FC Barcelona, has clearly asserted his dominance over Kylian Mbappé in their recent clashes, recording four notable victories that highlight his rapid rise and exceptional talent against one of football's biggest superstars.
Euro 2024: Spain Knocks Out France
In the Euro 2024 semifinals, Spain secured a historic 2-1 victory over France, eliminating Mbappé’s side. Lamine Yamal was a standout, scoring a stunning equalizer and assisting Dani Olmo for the winning goal. Despite Mbappé’s presence, he failed to make a decisive impact on the match.
LaLiga: Barcelona Crush Real Madrid
On October 26, 2024, Barcelona dismantled Real Madrid with a commanding 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabéu. Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years old, scored one goal and assisted another, playing a starring role in the Clásico. Although Mbappé performed better in the second meeting, he couldn’t overturn the heavy aggregate defeat.
Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona Triumph Again
In the 2024 Spanish Super Cup, Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest goalscorer in the competition, netting the decisive goal for Barcelona in the semifinal against Osasuna. While Mbappé didn’t feature in the tournament, his absence in the final was felt as Barcelona lifted the trophy.
Copa del Rey: Barcelona Clinch Another Title
In the 2025 Copa del Rey Final, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time. Lamine Yamal played a crucial role, assisting Ferran Torres for the equalizer. Even though Mbappé scored for Madrid, it wasn't enough to prevent Barcelona from winning yet another title.