Lamine Yamal Sets New La Liga Record with Penalty Goal in Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Draw
Lamine Yamal added another milestone to his growing list of achievements by setting a new La Liga record during Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Lamine Yamal makes La Liga history at 18 years and 49 days, becoming the youngest player to score a penalty goal in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
The 18-year-old forward scored from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, giving Barcelona the lead just before halftime. The spot-kick came after Yamal went down inside the Rayo box under a challenge from defender Pep Chavarria. The referee awarded the penalty despite protests, with the Video Assistant Referee system unavailable due to a technical breakdown that had been communicated to both sides before kick-off.
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Yamal’s successful conversion made him the youngest player in the 21st century to score a La Liga penalty goal, achieving the record at 18 years and 49 days old. The strike further cemented his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in Spanish football.
The Barcelona teenager already holds several league records, including being the youngest starter for the Catalan club this century, the youngest to provide an assist, the youngest to score a goal, and the first to net a brace before turning 17. He is also the youngest player with more than ten goal contributions and the first to win two La Liga titles before the age of 18.
Despite Yamal’s record-breaking moment, Barcelona could not secure all three points. Fran Perez equalized for Rayo Vallecano in the 67th minute, leaving Hansi Flick’s side to settle for a draw. The Catalan giants will resume their campaign after the international break on September 14, when they face Valencia in another league fixture.
