Lamine Yamal reaches 50 goals for Barcelona after brace vs Rayo
The 19-year-old scored twice in Barcelona’s 5–2 win over Rayo Vallecano and became the youngest player in club history to reach 50 goals.
Lamine Yamal scored twice as FC Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5–2 in the match played on August 31, 2026, and reached a milestone in his young career.
At 19 years old, the winger recorded his 50th goal in Barcelona colours, becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to reach that mark.
Record ahead of Messi
The milestone arrived two years earlier than when Lionel Messi reached his 50th goal for Barcelona, underlining how quickly Yamal has climbed the club’s scoring charts.
Yamal’s goal in the game against Rayo was also notable for ending a personal drought: it was his first goal in his last nine appearances for the first team.
The brace in Madrid-format opposition adds to a season in which Barcelona are relying increasingly on their teenage attacker to provide goals and attacking momentum.
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