Lamine Yamal brings up Lionel Messi, leaves Italian defenders on the ground, video

• Lamine Yamal was in scorching form as Spain defeated Italy in the Group C headliner at the Veltins Arena on Thursday, June 20
• The Barcelona wonderkid was a torn flesh of the Italian defenders and produced Lionel Messi-like dribbles in the match
• He holds the enviable record of being the youngest player to ever play in the European Championship, having played against Croatia

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal channeled his inner Lionel Messi and mesmerized Italian defenders with his dazzling dribbles.

At just 16 years old, Yamal made history as the youngest player to play at the European Championship during Spain’s opening round match against Croatia.

And the youngster continued to impress with another great performance against Italy on Thursday evening as Spain defeated the defending champions by one goal, according to WSLS.

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The Barcelona winger was a constant threat Gli Azzurris defense with his nimble footwork, reminiscent of a slippery eel evading the catch.

Although he has yet to score in the tournament, Lamine has been a joy to him La Roja fans and torment for his opponents.

Lamine Yamal floors Italy’s defenders

In one memorable moment, the La Masia graduate received a pass from midfield and fearlessly drove through the Italian defense despite the sea of ​​legs ready to tackle him.

His first touch saw him slip past a defender before deftly maneuvering around two more onrushing Italians.

As he approached the penalty area the opposition redoubled their efforts to deny him, with Riccardo Calafiori’s last-ditch tackle preventing what could have been a stunning solo goal.

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Yamal’s electrifying run brought back memories of Leo Messi, especially his legendary solo goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2011.

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Although the teenager could not fully reproduce Messi’s performance, his effort left spectators in awe.

How Lamine balances education and football

Meanwhile, the Barcelona wonderkid has discussed how he manages to balance his education with football as he prepares for his first international tournament with Spain, as reported by Sports short.

Lamine explained that he is taking additional online classes and hopes his teachers will be understanding.

He also mentioned that he brought his homework to the tournament, which showed his strong determination to successfully complete high school.