A new record and unique goal celebration for Yamal, defeat in Kazakhstan

A new record and unusual goal celebration for Yamal, defeat in Kazakhstan

Spain – Croatia 4:1

Yamal, 2 (1:0). Beljo, 28 (1:1). Pubill, 31 (2:1). Yamal, 63 (3:1). Williams, 89 (4:1)

Spain defeated Croatia with a score of 4:1. Lamine Yamal is putting on a brilliant performance for the national team, just as he did for Barca at the start of the season.

As early as the 2nd minute, he received the ball from Atletico player Alex Baena and delivered a precise shot into the far corner in his signature style. Yamal had also found the back of England's net in the 2nd minute during the first round.

In the 28th minute, the Croatians unexpectedly equalized — the visitors' first shot of the match immediately bore fruit. The ageless Ivan Perisic became the provider of an assist for the second consecutive match — Dion Beljo headed his pass into the goal.

Shortly after, the Spaniards took the lead again: this time Yamal delivered a brilliant cross from the flank, and Marc Pubill headed the ball into the net. After the break, Lamine wrote his name on the scoresheet once more: this time he precisely targeted the near corner. He celebrated the goal in an unusual way by sitting on the ball. He had previously done this in the Champions League as well.

The 19-year-old winger recorded 8+6 in eight matches at the start of the season with Barcelona. In the national team's two Nations League matches, he achieved a 3+1 record, proving once again that he is worthy of the Ballon d'Or award.

In the final minutes of the match, the substitutes established the final score: Mikel Merino provided the pass, and Nico Williams went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, sending a precise shot into the far corner.