Barcelona slipped to another frustrating draw against Granada on Sunday night, 3-3 with the Andalusians, after taking the lead. However, there was a bright spark for the Blaugrana, and it is increasingly becoming the positive for this season – Lamine Yamal, 16 years old.
The teenager was in inspired form, scoring twice, including a late equalizer where he unleashed a fierce strike from outside the box. Lamine Yamal took a lot of responsibility during the match, and after being awarded the player of the match award, he also spoke with a lot of maturity.
“Yes, we have conceded these quick goals throughout the League. It is something that we must improve urgently because at the end of the day, it is what costs us the points,” he remarked to Movistar +, as recorded by MD.
The prize mattered little to him in the grand scheme of things.
“I tried to work with the confidence that the coach gives me. I am very grateful to him, but now I only think about the match and the lost opportunity in front of me.”
“I'm very grateful for the MVP. It's something you like, but I'm sad about the defeat.”
He converted his brace from an expected goals figure of just 0.65, the first a header at the back post, the second that effort from distance. His performance was further proof that he is their most dangerous attacking threat at present.
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