Lamine Yamal Shatters Mbappe's Historic Record in Stunning Fashion, Rewrites Football History Once More
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has broken Kylian Mbappé's milestone for most goals scored in a top-five European league before turning 19.
The Spanish international netted a spectacular long-range strike in the Blaugrana's 3–0 triumph against Mallorca on Saturday, taking his La Liga career total to 24 goals. This brilliant effort not only maintained Barcelona's flawless home record this campaign but also placed his name ahead of Mbappé's in the history books.
The Real Madrid star, who began his professional journey at Paris Saint-Germain, had netted 23 times in Ligue 1 before reaching 19, setting the previous benchmark for players in Europe's elite divisions. Mbappé, now 27, has finally relinquished his record to Yamal, who keeps making history.
Lamine Yamal has now surpassed Kylian Mbappe's record for the most goals in a top 5 league before the age of 19. pic.twitter.com/87a1uXmXRO
This achievement arrives five months before Yamal celebrates his 19th birthday in July, meaning the winger can keep adding to his tally and widen the gap over Mbappé until the 2025–26 campaign concludes. Having netted 10 league goals across 19 matches this term, the Spaniard has already set a personal best in the competition with 15 fixtures remaining.
Yamal's La Liga Scoring Breakdown
Yamal's La Liga Scoring Breakdown
Season | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
2025–26 | 19 | 10* |
2024–25 | 35 | 9 |
2023–24 | 37 | 5 |
*Still active
Barcelona's Quadruple Quest Relies on Yamal's La Liga Prowess
Barcelona's Quadruple Quest Relies on Yamal's La Liga Prowess
While Arsenal's potential historic quadruple has dominated headlines, Barcelona are equally positioned to capture four major titles by May. Hansi Flick's squad has already secured the Spanish Super Cup and reached the Copa del Rey semifinals.
The reigning Spanish champions currently lead the La Liga table and earned direct qualification to the Champions League round of 16. Though considerable challenges remain before Barcelona can contemplate such an accomplishment, Yamal possesses the ability to make their aspirations a reality.
Despite the teenager's impressive Champions League performances, he has lacked consistency in La Liga. During a season where he placed second in Ballon d'Or voting, Yamal managed just nine goals in 35 league outings last campaign, overshadowed by Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski in domestic competition.
100 - Lamine Yamal is the first player to reach 100 successful dribbles in Europe's top five leagues this season, at least 38 more than any other player: Jérémy Doku with Manchester City in the Premier League (62). Stellar. pic.twitter.com/R4dBKpwmxv
However, in 2025–26, the winger has already reached double figures in La Liga, finding the net 10 times despite missing significant periods with a persistent groin problem. Yamal has also become the first player to complete 100 successful dribbles in Europe's top five leagues this season and tops the Spanish first division in assists with eight.
With Raphinha frequently sidelined and Lewandowski no longer an automatic selection, Flick requires the 18-year-old to perform consistently. Should Yamal achieve genuine reliability in front of goal in La Liga, Barcelona's prospects of securing consecutive domestic trebles become exceptionally promising.