Players like Yamal come around once every 50 years- Simone Inzaghi

Simone Inzaghi, the Inter coach, was left speechless by Lamine Yamal‘s exceptional display against his team in the Champions League semi-final.

The 17-year-old Barcelona sensation became the second-youngest player to start in a Champions League semi-final and marked his 100th Barcelona appearance with a stunning goal.

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Yamal’s performance was nothing short of breathtaking, as he took on Inter’s defense with his trademark skill and pace.

Yamal’s goal was a moment of individual brilliance, as he skipped past Henrikh Mkhitaryan and bent a beautiful finish into the net off the left-hand upright.

The goal not only showcased Yamal’s technical ability but also his confidence and composure in high-pressure situations.

Inzaghi was full of praise for the youngster, saying that players like Yamal come around once every 50 years.

Inzaghi revealed that Inter had to employ specific tactics to contain Yamal in the second half, assigning three players to mark him.

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While this approach seemed to limit Yamal’s impact to some extent, it also opened up space in other areas of the pitch.

Inzaghi praised his team’s high-quality performance in the second half, which helped them stay in the game.

Yamal’s goal made him the youngest ever scorer in a Champions League semi-final, surpassing the record previously held by Kylian Mbappe.

He also became only the second teenager to score in the last 16, quarter-final, and semi-final within a single Champions League campaign.

Yamal’s impressive display was marked by 102 touches, two chances created, and six successful dribble attempts.

Despite Yamal experiencing minor discomfort during the warm-up, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick gave him the green light to play.

Flick praised Yamal’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, saying that the youngster always rises to the occasion in big games.

The 3-3 draw sets up a thrilling second leg between Inter and Barcelona, with Yamal’s talents likely to be a key factor in the outcome.