Lamine Yamal: Barca Wonderkid Sits Goalkeeper Down, Floors Defence to Net Goal vs Cyprus

• Lamine Yamal scored a fantastic goal for Spain in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus
• The 16-year-old made light work of the Cypriot defence before netting the game's opener
• It was his second goal for La Roja in as many games for the two-time European champions

Barcelona youngster, Lamine Yamal showcased his skill with a stunning goal for Spain during their Euro 2024 Qualifiers against Cyprus.

Lamal, previously embroiled in controversy over an incident involving Robert Lewandowski over the weekend, swiftly put La Roja in the lead within five minutes of the game as Spain aimed to maintain their dominant form in the qualifiers.

With a track record of five victories in their last six Group A games, the two-time European champions began the match with tremendous energy.

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Lamine Yamal's stunning goal for Spain

Yamal's goal, a picturesque display of talent, set the visitors on the path to success.

After receiving a pass from Mikel Merino following a missed ball by his teammate, the youngster executed an exquisite first touch that left the oncoming goalkeeper sprawling.

He then cleverly shaped to shoot, leaving a Cypriot defender seated, before smashing the ball home to break the deadlock, per Sportstar.

According to B/R Football, Yamal's strike against Cyprus was his second in three outings for the Spanish national team.

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Spain put Cyprus to the sword

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that having already secured their place, Spain secured a comfortable 3-1 victory in Cyprus, with Barcelona's 16-year-old talent, Yamal opening the scoring in the fifth minute.

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Previously, he had become La Roja's youngest player and youngest scorer in the 7-1 win against Georgia and against Cyprus, he skillfully rounded the keeper and struck home to score for his European country.

With this result, Spain reached 18 points with one match remaining, leading by two points ahead of second-placed Scotland, who have also secured qualification but had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Georgia.