Lamine Yamal matches Messi record with latest brace for Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:25 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Lamine Yamal scored twice against Levante, bringing his total to six goals in the first five matches of the La Liga season. This achievement puts him alongside Lionel Messi, who was the last player to score three braces in the first five rounds of the league in the 2012–13 campaign. At 19, Yamal continues to impress, having scored in four consecutive official matches and looking to extend this streak in the upcoming game against Racing Santander. His varied scoring abilities highlight his growing influence in Barcelona's attack.
- •Yamal has scored six goals in five La Liga matches.
- •He shares a record with Messi for three braces in the first five matches.
- •Barcelona next plays Racing Santander on September 20.
- •Yamal seeks to extend his scoring streak to five consecutive matches.
- 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal chasing another Barcelona record after matching Messi feat
"Lamine Yamal has barely given La Liga defences time to breathe this season. The Barcelona forward has already scored six times across the opening five league matches, including three braces, and his ...
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