Real Madrid legend showers praise on Barcelona gem: “He is a reference point now” | OneFootball

Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old star at Barcelona and in the Spanish national team, has been making headlines with his extraordinary rise in football.

His recent achievements, including being named the best young player at the European Championship and leading the La Liga statistics for dribbles and assists, have caught the attention of the entire football world, even his fiercest rivals.

This Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo, a legendary figure from Real Madrid, unofficially nominated Yamal as a potential candidate for the Ballon d’Or. This gesture alone speaks volumes about Yamal’s impressive performance and growing reputation.

Furthermore, another Real Madrid legend, Guti, who has never been one to praise Barcelona lightly, has also weighed in on Yamal’s exceptional form.

Guti’s praise for Lamine Yamal

Real Madrid legend Guti has praised Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

On the show, El Chiringuito (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Guti was asked directly if he thought Yamal could be considered the best in the world right now and his response was telling.

Despite his well-known tendency to downplay Barcelona-related achievements, he couldn’t help but praise Yamal’s talent. “Lamine could be the best of all right now,” Guti stated.

Guti, who was a prominent player for Real Madrid and later involved in youth development, acknowledged Yamal’s prowess not just in passing words of praise, but with a level of recognition that highlighted Yamal’s remarkable skills.

“Lamine is the most successful of the great players. He could very well be the best of them all. He’s making a significant mark not only with Barcelona but also with the national team. He is a reference point right now,” Guti added.

His endorsement underscores the significant strides Yamal has made in his young career. Guti’s remark, “You know what happens? This is about how you are now,” points out that Yamal’s current performance is what truly matters and that he is setting a new benchmark in football.