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Lamine Yamal, a ‘Once-in-50-Years’ Talent After UCL Thriller

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Last updated: May 1, 2025 8:45 pm
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Inter Milan Boss Simone Inzaghi Hails Barcelona Wonderkid Lamine Yamal

Following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi couldn’t help but shower praise on Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. Inzaghi went as far as describing Yamal as a once-in-a-generation talent, highlighting his exceptional performance at the San Siro.

Yamal, who reached his 100th appearance for Barcelona at a tender age of 17, showcased his brilliance with a stunning solo goal and a mesmerizing display that kept Inter’s defense on their toes throughout the game.

Speaking about Yamal, Inzaghi stated, “Players like Yamal only come around once every 50 years. I’ve never witnessed a talent quite like him before. He posed real problems for us tonight, and even when we tried to double up on him, it left us vulnerable in other areas.”

Although Inter managed to contain Yamal better in the second half, Inzaghi acknowledged the challenge of curtailing the young star’s impact. “We made tactical adjustments at halftime to try to neutralize Yamal, but it’s easier said than done,” he admitted.

The Inter boss also expressed concerns about the fitness of team captain Lautaro Martinez, who had to be substituted at half-time due to an injury. Inzaghi admitted uncertainty regarding Martinez’s availability for the upcoming second leg.

On the other side, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick joined in the chorus of praise for Yamal, who had earlier downplayed comparisons to Lionel Messi. Flick commended the youngster’s contribution to Barcelona’s fightback, stating, “He was pivotal in the first half, creating numerous positive moments and scoring the goal that sparked our comeback. In crucial matches, top players step up, and he displayed his class tonight. He’s truly special—a genius. His attention to detail is simply remarkable.”

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