No, it is not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but Spain. young sensation Lamine Yamal who has gone down into the history books. The 17-year-old Spanish forward has gone on to become the youngest-ever player to score a goal in the El Clasico. Yamal scored Barcelona’s third goal of the game and brought out the iconic ‘Calma’ celebration to shut out a filled Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
High on confidence, the Catalan giants entered the game to inflict a humiliating 4-0 win over Real Madrid. But Lamine Yamal hogged the limelight after his brilliant goal in the 77th minute of the game.
The fairy tale continues for Lamine Yamal
Ever since his debut last season, Lamine Yamal has been the golden boy for both Spain and Barcelona. And now after winning the Euro 2024 for La Roja, Yamal has etched his name in the fabled sport. He has gone ahead of Raul, Gavi, and Ansu Fati to become the youngest scorer in the Real Madrid vs Barcelona fixture at the age of 17 years and 106 days. He then brought out the famous ‘Calma’ celebration, once done by Cristiano Ronaldo against Barcelona.
Not just among men, he has also broken the record in the women’s category as well. For the men’s Alfonso Navarro was the youngest ever to score against Los Blancos at the age of 17 years 356 days. On the other hand, Vicky Lopez scored against Madrid at the age of 17 years 116 days.
Youngest-ever goal scorers in El Clasico
- 1. Lamine Yamal (17 years, 106 days)
- 2. Alfonso Navarro (17 years, 356 days)
- 3. Ansu Fati (17 years, 359 days)
- 4. Raul (18 years, 95 days)
- 5. Gavi (18 years, 163 days)