‘He’s A Phenomenon…’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s High Praise For 17-Year-Old Lamine Yamal After UEFA Nations League Final News24

In the final of the UEFA Nations League, Cristiano Ronaldo took time to reach out to FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. When Nuno Mendes left Lamine dead in his tracks, delivering the ball on the left for Ronaldo to score and make it 2-2 in the second half, Portugal won the game on penalties against Spain in Munich’s Allianz Arena that same night. Lamine came off the field in extra time because he had showcased a good and promising performance but which was not as effective in the match in the same way he did many times before at such a young age.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Statement About Lamine Yamal

“He’s going to win many titles, collective and individual. He is only 17 years old… I repeat: he is a boy with a lot of room for progression. He’s a phenomenon, but we have to leave him alone, that’s what I’m asking. He has a very long career ahead of him and he will surely win the Nations League many times,” Ronaldo predicted.

“He knows better than me – I’m not a coach – [about] what the team needs. He has already won, he has won several things with Spain. What else do you want me to tell you? If the coach made the decision, it was because he thought it was the best thing to improve his team,” Ronaldo said.

Lamine Yamal’s Performance In Portugal Vs Spain Match

Lamine Yamal gave a good and promising performance in Spain’s tough match against Portugal in the Nations League. Regularly found on the right side, the winger took part in many important moves. He earned lots of fouls, helped the team win key free kicks, and teamed up successfully with teammates Nico Williams and Pedri. Some of Yamal’s shots were taken from afar, but they did not affect the game total. At the very end, he made the best effort through a left-footed shot from just outside the box, but Diogo Costa stopped it. Although he didn’t net a goal, Yamal’s talent and activity still made a difference in Spain’s offensive strategy.