Barcelona drew 3-3 at Jan Breydel, Yamal left his mark with 3 goals
At Jan Breydel, the 18-year-old had a hand in all three of Barcelona's goals and made five dribbles. Yamal said: "We are Barca and we can't concede that many goals."
Barcelona left Jan Breydel with a 3-3 draw against Club Brugge on a thrilling night, and Lamine Yamal was the centre of attention: 18 years old, directly involved in all three of the visitors' goals, completing five dribbles and constantly unsettling the home defence.
Key moments: three Yamal hallmarks
With Barcelona trailing 1-0, the No. 10 created the moment that sealed the deal. A delicate through ball from Yamal put Fermín in a good position, before Ferran Torres took advantage to level the score at 1-1. It wasn’t a direct assist, but it was the spark that led to the goal.
After the break, with the scoreboard again favoring Club Brugge (1-2), Yamal himself created the climax. He dribbled smoothly past three defenders, coordinated with Fermin’s backheel and used the outside of his left foot to send the ball into the far corner – a classy finish that defeated all attempts to block.
When Carlos Forbs made it 3-2 for Club Brugge, Yamal continued to be a rare source of calm and precision. From the right, his “musical” cross hit Tzolis’s head and changed direction, beyond the reach of goalkeeper Jackers to make it 3-3. Three goals for Barcelona, three times Yamal was at the center of the whirlwind.
Analysis: The right wing is a launching pad for influence
Yamal constantly stretched Club Brugge’s defensive structure from the right flank. His five successful dribbles showed that his 1v1 ability was enough to break the first man-marking line, forcing the opponent to withdraw and inadvertently opening up space for his teammates to move. Club Brugge’s defense was helpless in marking many times, especially in situations where Yamal changed rhythm and penetrated into the half space.
The goal was marked by both individual technique and the way he chose the solution: dribbling to pull people, passing and receiving rhythmically with Fermin, then finishing with the outside of his left foot into the far corner. In the 3-3 equalizer, the choice of an early cross from the right flank with an unpredictable trajectory was a reminder that Yamal not only relies on breakthroughs but also knows how to change the landing point, leaving the center-backs and goalkeeper in a passive position.
Post-match comments: collective responsibility
After a brilliant performance, Yamal was not complacent. He told beIN Sports: “We are Barca and we cannot concede so many goals. It is the responsibility of the whole team, not just the defence.” At 18, that message shows his maturity and growing influence in the dressing room.
Meaning for Barcelona
The draw didn’t bring the three points they had hoped for, but it highlighted Barcelona’s rising star. In Jan Breydel, amid the pressure of the away game and the high tempo, Yamal was both the opener and the fulcrum in the moments of uncertainty. Barcelona may have work to do defensively, but up front they have a player who can make a difference when the game moves to the fringes.
Selected statistics
- Directly involved in all 3 of Barcelona's goals (1 goal; 1 pass that opened up a chance leading to the 1-1 equalizer; 1 cross from the right wing leading to the 3-3 equalizer).
- 5 successful dribbles in the match.
At 18, Yamal showed a rare combination of technique, determination and responsibility – qualities enough to change the game even on a breathless night of chasing.
