Lamine Yamal, Assist Leader: How Many Does He Have?
Lamine Yamal continues to shine in LaLiga, establishing himself as the top assist provider for the 2024-2025 season. In the recent match against Espanyol, Yamal reached his seventh assist of the season, underscoring his key role at Barcelona. His assist to Dani Olmo allowed him to surpass other standout players and establish a two-assist lead over his closest competitor, Raphinha.
The derby between Barcelona and Espanyol was yet another opportunity for the young winger to demonstrate his talent. Hansi Flick's team asserted their dominance from the start, with Yamal and Olmo leading the offensive plays. In the 8th minute, Yamal, with his characteristic precision, assisted Olmo to open the scoring. The play was a work of art, with Yamal using the outside of his left foot to send the ball to Olmo, who took advantage without hesitation to make it 1-0.
Espanyol tried to respond, but Barcelona extended their lead in the 24th minute thanks to Raphinha. Before the end of the first half, Olmo scored again, bringing the score to 3-0. At this point, Barça had complete control of the game, and Yamal continued to impress with his ability to create goal-scoring opportunities and his vision on the field.
The second half saw a more relaxed Barcelona, and Espanyol tried to capitalize on this to close the gap. Finally, Puado scored in the 63rd minute, reducing the difference to 3-1, though the reaction came too late. Despite a challenging second half, the first-half lead was enough to secure the victory for the Blaugrana.
With this performance, Lamine Yamal not only adds another assist but also solidifies himself as one of the fundamental pieces for Barcelona's success this season.
