Why Real Madrid’s defense has every reason to fear Lamine Yamal’s calculated attack | OneFootball

All eyes on the 18 year old ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico at the Bernabéu

Why Real Madrid’s defense has every reason to fear Lamine Yamal’s calculated attack

As Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid in this weekend’s El Clasico, few players carry as much intrigue as Lamine Yamal.

The 18 year old prodigy has become the symbol of Barca’s new era and once again, fans believe he could be the key to breaking their rival’s defense.

Despite stop start beginning to the season marked by injuries and fluctuating form, Yamal’s numbers remain elite.

In 7 La Liga matches so far, the young winger has eight direct goal contributions (3 goals and 5 assists) reaffirming his reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous wide attackers.

Last season, through his first 7 league games, Yamal had been involved in nine goals just one more than this year’s tally showing remarkable consistency despite setbacks.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger’s expected goals (xG) and efficiency notably spike against Real Madrid.

In his short professional career, Yamal has already scored three times against Los Blancos as many as he has versus Athletic Bilbao, Granada and even France at youth international level.

That trend makes Sunday’s meeting particularly compelling.

Why Real Madrid should worry

Statistically Yamal becomes a more disciplined, lethal threat against Madrid. He:

He also ranks among the top dribblers in Europe’s top 5 league averaging 7.38 successful dribbles per 90 minute .. a rate that surpasses even Vinicius Junior.