Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal marked a memorable milestone on Thursday, scoring his first goal in the legendary number 10 shirt during a commanding 3-0 pre-season win over FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The 18-year-old, who was recently entrusted with the iconic jersey previously worn by Lionel Messi, opened the scoring in the 33rd minute. The goal came after an intricate team move involving Pedri and João Félix, culminating in a composed low finish past the FC Seoul goalkeeper. Yamal’s calm execution drew a roar of approval from the packed stadium and heartfelt congratulations from his teammates.
“Scoring in the number 10 shirt is incredibly special,” Yamal said after the game. “It’s an honour to wear it, and finding the net for the first time while wearing it makes the moment unforgettable.”
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was full of praise for the youngster. “He’s shouldering the responsibility of that number with exceptional maturity,” Flick remarked. “Tonight, he demonstrated exactly why the club believes in his talent. He’s central to the project we’re building.”
Adding a touch to the night, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and former United midfielder Jesse Lingard, both in attendance, shared a heartfelt post-match moment with Yamal. The pair, who were teammates at United and have long been admired for their impact on youth development, exchanged jerseys with the Barcelona starlet on the pitch.
Yamal, who has previously spoken about idolizing both players, embraced the gesture warmly. The jersey exchange was seen as a symbolic passing of the torch between generations of rising football icons.
Barcelona’s victory was rounded out by goals from Ferran Torres and Raphinha, sealing a dominant display in the final fixture of their Asia tour. The match also offered Flick an opportunity to rotate his squad and assess tactical setups ahead of the upcoming La Liga campaign.
As Barcelona prepares for a season of transition and high expectations, Yamal’s breakthrough moment in the number 10 shirt is sure to ignite excitement among fans a glimpse of a bright future led by one of the club’s most promising talents.
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