Yamal set up Raphinha with a ridiculous assist and went on to score a stunner himself during Barcelona's Champions League clash with Benfica
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Yamal in sensational form against BenficaAssisted & scored in the last-16 tieSet UCL record with his two goal contributionsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Facing Benfica in the second leg of their last-16 clash, Yamal's skill and composure were on full display, leaving defenders struggling to contain his relentless attacking presence. During the first goal on the night, the teenager glided past two defenders effortlessly before setting up Raphinha with a dinked slice, and he simply tapped into an open net.
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Moments after setting up Raphinha, Yamal added his own name to the scoresheet in extraordinary fashion. Collecting the ball near the corner flag on the right flank, he showcased remarkable dribbling skills, effortlessly skipping past two Benfica defenders. With space opening up, he unleashed a stunning curling effort from the edge of the box, sending the ball beyond the goalkeeper and into the net.
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Yamal's goal not only restored Barcelona’s lead at 2-1, but also cemented his place in Champions League history. At just 17 years and 241 days old, he became the youngest player ever to both score and assist in the same match in the competition – an achievement that underscores his immense potential.






