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Expected to start Sunday Yamal (hip) is in line to return to the starting XI versus Athletic on Sunday, per Pol Ballus of The Athletic.

Impact Yamal dropped out of the Spain National Team during the international break but appears to have used that time well to get back to full fitness. Given the absence of Robert Lewandowski (ankle) and Raphinha (strain), the club would certainly welcome the fitness of Yamal.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip problem Yamal sustained a hip flexor injury against Granada on Sunday but will still link up with the Spanish national team during the break.

Impact Even if Yamal doesn't play, the fact that he will still join Spain during the international break should indicate that he is not dealing with a long-term issue. Still, the forward should probably be considered a doubt heading into his next club match versus Athletic on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets record with goal Yamal became La Lisa's youngest ever goalscorer, scoring once from three shots (one on target) in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Grenada.

Impact Yamal tapped in his first Barcelona goal in first half stoppage time to ignite the comeback. The 16-year-old has appeared in every game so far this season, making five LA Liga starts. The goal is his second attacking return of the season, following on from his assist against Villarreal. The youngster made his Bacelona debut as a 15-year-old last season and is also the youngest ever player, and goalscorer, for the Spanish national team.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract Yamal signed a contract extension until 2026 with FC Barcelona on Monday.

Impact Yamal will remain with his home club after signing a contract extension with Barcelona on Tuesday. The 16-year-old signed a three-year extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2026 season. There was no doubt that the starling was a part of Barcelona's future plans as he was already earning normal minutes at such a young age. So far this season, he has compiled 20 crosses (six accurate), 12 shots (four on target) and five chances created through nine appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to score for Spain in 7-1 rout of Georgia

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to score for Spain in a 7-1 win over Georgia in Euro 2024 qualifying.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player to score for Spain in 7-1 rout of Georgia

Records first La Liga assist Lamine Yamal assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win against Villarreal. In addition, he was given...

Impact Yamal became the youngest player to assist a goal in La Liga history to assist a a goal, as his cross found Gavi's head in the 12th minute to take the 1-0 lead. He had a productive match outside of the assist as well, as he took four shots (one on target), created one chance, recorded four crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls before being subbed off in the 76th minute for Ansu Fati.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes La Liga history Lamine Yamal recorded two shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Yamal made La Liga history by becoming the youngest player ever to start a game in the competition. The 16-year-old made his first start for Barcelona after coming off the bench in their previous match. He nearly recorded his first career goal for the club in the 29th minute, but a brilliant save by Jeremias Ledesma prevented it. It's a promising start for the teenager who recorded two shots on goal, four crosses sent in and one chance created. It is yet to be determined whether he will once again be in the starting lineup when they face Villareal in the next fixture.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE