Rafael Leao was left in awe of Lamine Yamal's generational talent after Barcelona cruised to a dominant 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League. Despite playing on the losing side, the Portuguese international could not hide his admiration for the teenager who orchestrated the Blaugrana's second-half resurgence.
Barcelona overcame a spirited Galatasaray side in Istanbul, turning a narrow half-time stalemate into a 4-1 victory. Hansi Flick's second-half tactical tweaks exploited space between the lines to silence the Rams Global Stadyumu.
Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi has hailed his team-mate Lamine Yamal as the premier footballer on the planet, insisting the teenage sensation is fully deserving of the Ballon d'Or. Speaking ahead of a crucial European night, the defender emphasised that the entire footballing world is now fully aware of the winger's generational talent.