Barcelona's 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal was compared to Lionel Messi by Jamie Carragher after his outstanding performance on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi remains the club's iconic GOAT and rising star Lamine Yamal is on course to become a generational talent. Excitement continues to rocket over just how supremely talented Lamine Yamal is within Hansi Flick's squad despite the Spain international not turning 18 until July.

The fear that Lamine Yamal provokes in defenders when he gets the ball on Barcelona's right flank has inevitably conjured up comparisons to a young, floppy-haired Lionel Messi. Now, Barcelona 17-year-old star will face one of the very few teams that Messi never could score against when Inter Milan visits on Wednesday in the opening game of their Champions League semifinal.

"I'm 17 years old, and I'm already the best in the world." Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admired the play of Barcelona winger Ramin Yamal, who showed fantastic performance in the first leg of the 2024-2025 European Champions League (UCL) semifinals between Barcelona and Inter Milan at Cam Know in Barcelona,

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez insists Barcelona whizz-kid Lamine Yamal cannot compare with Lionel Messi yet.During a pre-match conference via FCInterNews, the 27-year-old put La Pulga in the

In a pulsating UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, Barcelona and Inter Milan played out a breathtaking 3-3 draw at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stealing the show.