Manchester City's Erling Haaland publicly praised 17-year-old Lamine Yamal after the Barcelona prodigy dazzled in a thrilling 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw against Inter Milan, reigniting excitement about Barca’s youth revolution.
- Barcelona drew 3-3 with Inter in the UCL semi-final first leg at the Estadi Olimpic.
- Lamine Yamal scored a Messi-style goal and tormented Inter's defence throughout.
- Erling Haaland posted on Snapchat: “This guy is incredible.”
- Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, are chasing a treble after winning the Copa del Rey.
- Yamal may be rested against Real Valladolid ahead of the second leg on May 6.
At just 17, Yamal’s composure and creativity on Europe’s biggest stage stunned even global stars like Haaland. His performance is a reminder of how young talent can reshape club legacies and captivate audiences worldwide.
With the tie finely poised, all eyes are on the second leg. Can Yamal replicate his brilliance and help Barcelona secure a place in the final? What does his rise mean for La Masia’s future influence in European football?
