Yamal Sets Two Records After Barcelona's 4-1 Win
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in his side's 4-1 LaLiga victory over Villarreal on February 28, 2026, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in the 21st century at 18 years and 230 days old. OptaJose data confirms he now joins Gio dos Santos (19 years, 6 days) and Santi Mina (19 years, 125 days) as the only players to score their first LaLiga hat-trick in this century. His performance also marks the first time a player reaches 25 goals before turning 19 in Europe's top five leagues, with Yamal scoring 26 goals in 95 matches. Barcelona will next face Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final return leg on Tuesday.