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Football Wonderkids: Is Lamine Yamal the best 17-year-old footballer ever?
Lamine Yamal has again broke into the headlines by scoring an injury-time winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid last night. Is he already the best 17-year-old footballer ever?
Mar 17, 2025, 5:27 PM•6 min read

Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 Highlights: Yamal's late goal gives Barcelona full points; ATM 2-4 FCB
Catch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 highlights as a brace from Ferran Torres and an added time goal from Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona win by 4-2 and climb the top of the points table.

Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM
Final Score
Mar 16, 2025, 10:39 PM
Final verdict: Barcelona at the top of table
In the end, Barcelona got what they were looking for. With nearly 11 games to go for them, they climb back to the top of the table with 60 points.
They are now equal with Real Madrid but they have a far better goal difference to be at the top.
It was a perfect start for Atletico Madrid with a goal from Julian Alvarez in the first half and from Sorloth in the second half. They crowded the box and defended with the whole team but a team like Barcelona are always tough to the restricted like that.
Inigo Martinez and Pedri alongside Kounde were superb for Barcelona as they kept the team calm even after going down.
Lewandowski scored the first one for them with a cool head and Ferran Torres then came from the bench to score the equaliser.
Lamine Yamal then produced a clutch finish in the added time while Torres scored his second to put an end to the coffin.
Thank you to everyone who stayed up late for the match. I hope you enjoyed the game and the coverage. This is Koushik Biswas, saying you good night. See you in the next game.
Mar 16, 2025, 10:34 PM
Inigo was great for Barcelona this evening!
Cool heads, cold finish 🧊 pic.twitter.com/OUVOH3SYOY
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM
For sure
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KHa7j8vilw
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 10:30 PM
THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING!
What happened? #AtletiBarça | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/swZiAdhPH8
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 10:18 PM
Barcelona are at top!
La Liga Standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Barcelona | 27 | 19 | 3 | 5 | +48 | 60 |
2 | Real Madrid | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | +32 | 60 |
3 | Atl. Madrid | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | +24 | 56 |
4 | Athletic Club | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | +22 | 52 |
5 | Villarreal | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | +11 | 44 |
6 | Real Betis | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | +3 | 44 |
7 | Mallorca | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 40 |
8 | Celta | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 39 |
9 | Rayo Vallecano | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 37 |
10 | Getafe | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | +2 | 36 |
11 | Sevilla | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -5 | 36 |
12 | Real Sociedad | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | -5 | 35 |
13 | Girona | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 34 |
14 | Osasuna | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | -6 | 33 |
15 | Espanyol | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 28 |
16 | Valencia | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -15 | 28 |
17 | Alavés | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 27 |
18 | Leganés | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -17 | 27 |
19 | Las Palmas | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -15 | 25 |
20 | Real Valladolid | 28 | 4 | 4 | 20 | -45 | 16 |
Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM
Full time | ATM 2-4 FCB
WHAT A COMEBACK!!
— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) March 16, 2025
Barcelona were trailing by 0-2 till the 72nd minute and then they made a comeback to win the game by 2-4!
Outstanding!
They have now moved to the top of La Liga with 60 points!#AtelticoBarca #AtleticoMadridBarca #AtleticoVsBarca #FCBarcelona #LamineYamal pic.twitter.com/R4WOA11tua
Mar 16, 2025, 10:02 PM
90+8' | Torres scores | ATM 2-4 FCB
Ferran Torres puts an end to the coffin.
He gets a brace and that will be it for Barcelona.
Torres fins the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:59 PM
90+5' | Chance for Atletico
Chance for Atleitco but Barcelona defenders cleared it for a corner.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:56 PM
90+2' | Yaaaammmmmmaaaaallllll does it for Barcelona | ATM 2-3 FCB
As we were saying, there will be late drama.
Lamine Yamal does it for Barcelona.
Yamal's left-footed shot got a slight deflection and went straight into the goal. Oblak could not do anything to it.
He gets a yellow card for taking off his shirt.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:55 PM
90' | 6 minutes added
6 minutes of injury time added.
Enough time for goals.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:54 PM
90' | Sorloth slips
Lewandowski let the ball go away to Lewandowski and Sotloth had the chance to shoot with his left foot from the edge of the box.
But, he slipped and missed the chance.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM
87' | Change for Atletico Madrid
Riquelme replaces Griezmann.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:50 PM
86' | Changes for Barcelona
OFF: Kounde
ON: Araujo
Mar 16, 2025, 9:48 PM
83' | Will we another late drama
This fixture has seen a few late dramas in the last few seasons.
Will we see another one?
Meantime, Barcelona are preparing a few subs.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:43 PM
79' | Chance for Sorloth
Another chance for Sorloth to score.
But, he sends it wide.
Simione us on the ground after the miss.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM
78' | Ferran Torres scores | ATM 2-2 FCB
Barcelona are back at it.
Ferran Torres heads the ball inside the goal from an accurate cross from Raphinha.
ATM 2-2 FCB
Mar 16, 2025, 9:42 PM
The referee did gave that a handball
There was a handball by Rodrigo de paul before Sorloth's goal.
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) March 16, 2025
The VAR did not check it! pic.twitter.com/phujOW5ymM
Mar 16, 2025, 9:41 PM
Barca's nemesis
Alexander Sorloth has scored more goals 🆚 Barcelona than against any other opponent in his career 🇳🇴⚽️
— LiveScore (@livescore) March 16, 2025
Their nemesis 😤 pic.twitter.com/FDrZ9FALeN
Mar 16, 2025, 9:40 PM
77' | Easy for Oblak
Lamine Yamal curls one in from the left but it goes straight to the hands of Oblak.
Easy save.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:37 PM
72' | Lewandowski puts one back for Barcelona | ATM 2-1 FCB
Barcelona with a perfect reply.
Inigo Martinez with a cross. Lewandowski chest trapped the ball down and shot the ball inside the goal with a left-footed volley.
Goal No. 22 for Lewandowski in La Liga this season.
ATM 2-1 FCB
Mar 16, 2025, 9:35 PM
70' | Sorloth loves Barcelona | ATM 2-0 FCB
This is the sixth straight goal for Sorloth against FC Barcelona. Gallagher with the counterattack and cross for Sorloth to tap the ball inside the goal.
A VAR check was down to check a potential handball on De Paul before the attack.
But, the goal stays.
ATM 2-0 FCB
Mar 16, 2025, 9:32 PM
We won't back down. pic.twitter.com/FXSEdpzQgo
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 9:31 PM
66' | Changes for Barcelona
🔄 Substitutions
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
→🟢 Eric, Ferran
←🔴 Olmo, Casadó#AtletiBarça pic.twitter.com/Cm8m1VoBxf
Mar 16, 2025, 9:30 PM
66' | Quick corner from Barcelona
Barcelona are now trying to outthink Atletico Madrid.
A quick corner nearly opened a chance for them. But, Le Normand was there to do the job for Atletico Madrid.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:28 PM
64' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Balde who took it for the team while trying to stop Simione on the byline.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:27 PM
63' | You have to give it to the Atletico defenders
Barcelona have been trying hard to break in but they are looking so much comfortable in that position where they are defending with everyone.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM
60' | Changes for Atletico
In: Gallagher, Sorloth
Out: Lino, Julian Alvarez
Mar 16, 2025, 9:23 PM
59' | Chance for Lewandowski
Popped up ball from Yamal for Lewandowski to head the ball inside the goal.
However, the ball was too long for him to control.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:22 PM
57' | Atletico are defending with 11 players
Atletico are defending with all of their players and Barcelona are finding it hard to go close to Oblak.
Yamal earlier had the chance to shoot from close range but he decided to pass it to Dani Olmo.
The pass was not accurate though.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:19 PM
55' | Le Normand with a great tackle
Le Normand stopped a counterattack from Barcelona as he fouled and brought down Lewandowski in the middle.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:17 PM
53' | Miss from Lewandowski
Raphinha with a cross and Lewandowski could not be at the end of it as Barcelona won another corner.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:16 PM
51' | Top class from Kounde
Again Atletico Madrid nearly made Barcelona pay off in the counterattack.
Julian Alvarez was running away with the ball and once was in front of Kounde.
But, before the Argentine could send the final pass, Kounde intercepted and cleared it out for a corner.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:14 PM
50' | Nearly for Barcelona
Dani Omo tapped the ball down for Lamine Yamal to take the ball inside the box. But his effort with the left foot missed the goal by a metre.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:12 PM
48' | Cubarsi looks for Pedri
Cubarsi with a threading pass to find Pedri inside the box.
But the midfielder was marked down well and it was also too long for him.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:10 PM
46' | Barcelona win the corner
Good start to the second half for them as Pedri wins and sends the corner for Baarcelona.
Mar 16, 2025, 9:09 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team as we come from the break.
Barcelona start the second half.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:52 PM
First half | ATM 1-0 FCB
70000 present at the ground would be delighted to see their team leave the field with a 1-0 goal lead.
Barcelona had the possession but Atletico defended well to give themselves a chance to score with a counterattack.
Julian Alvarez, the goal scorer for Atletico Madrid.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 PM
45' | Julian Alvarez scores | ATM 1-0 FCB
Atletico Madrid breaks the deadlock.
A long ball from Oblak initiated the attack and Griezmann's cross found Simione on the right.
Simeone's cutback found Julian Alvarez in the middle and the Argentine striker side-footed the ball past Szczęsny for the first goal of the night.
ATM 1-0 FCB
Mar 16, 2025, 8:47 PM
44' | Chance for Lewandowski
This is the best chance of the match so far.
Pedri with a solid pass for Lewandowski.
But, Lewandowski made it tough for himself after a poor first touch.
He sends it over the crossbar.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:45 PM
41' | Lewandowski is marked down well
Atletico Madrid have been able to mark Lewandowski down.
Raphinha's threaded pass from the Polish striker could have created a chance for Barcelona.
But the defensive line has marked him down so well that he did not have enough space to work with that ball.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:43 PM
39' | Yamal wins another foul
Yamal is brought down by Lino, again. No card though for the Atletico Madrid player.
Yamal has been targeted by Atletico Madrid so far in the match.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM
37' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Mandava for a foul on Lamine Yamal, who was trying to make a quick run on the right flank.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:39 PM
Historic night for Oblak
🐐 Oblak equals Tomás Reñones as the third Atleti player with the most official games played in the history of our club! pic.twitter.com/9WWvpZLIL0
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 8:38 PM
Team Barcelona
💚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖̧𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖̧𝗔 💚 pic.twitter.com/A5HnXsAnU0
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 8:37 PM
34' | Loose from Lewandowski
Good pass from Olmo to find Lewandowski at the tip of the box.
But, after a poor first touch, Lewandowski lost the ball to Le Normand.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:35 PM
31' | Pedri goes down
Raphinha did not go at the goal directly but popped the ball up for Pedri to head the ball into the goal.
But, the Spaniard could not control the areal ball and fell down on the ground.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:33 PM
30' | Simeone is down
Even before the free-kick is taken, Simeone goes down after a slight touch from Kounde.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:32 PM
29' | Olmo wins a foul
Olmo wins a foul for Barcelona and they now have a free-kick from the edge of the box.
Chance for the Catalan club.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:30 PM
27' | Good few minutes for Atletico
Atletico have been able to find space on the left as Lino and Julian Alvarez made a few entries in the final third.
But, Kounde and Cubarsi have been up to the task as well,
Mar 16, 2025, 8:29 PM
26' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Kounde as he came running from behind to tackle Mandava.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM
25' | Failed cross from Raphinha
Despite being in great form, Raphinha has not scored against Atletico Madrid.
This time his cross from left goes straight to Oblak.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:28 PM
24' | Casado on ground again
Griezmann caught Casado again as the youngster went for a shot.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:25 PM
22' | Good save from Szczęsny
Top class save from Szczęsny as Alvarez was one-on-one against him inside the box.
However, the Argentine was offside while accepting the pass.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM
22' | Cubarsi makes a block
Cubarsi blocks a shot from Lino.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:24 PM
21' | Casado is in pain
This is the second time Casado was struck on his leg.
This time he blocked a cross from Lino.
Another corner for Atletico. Julian Alvaraz takes it.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:22 PM
18' | Brave from Szczęsny
Brave decision from Szczęsny to come out early to clear out a threading pass from Julian Alvarez.
It could have been a chance for Atletico. But, Szczęsny was sharp to stop that.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:20 PM
17' | Corner for Atleitco
For the first time, Julian Alvarez was able to drift away from the Barcelona defenders on the left.
Casado tried to tackle him and gave away the corner.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:18 PM
14' | Lewandowski's header
Kounde's with a lobbed ball from the edge of the box and Lewandowski jumped high enough to beat the defenders.
However, he could not find the power and direction to beat Oblak there.
Easy grab for Oblak.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:17 PM
13' | Llorente blocks a shot
Barcelona have been able to keep possession of the ball and make a quick transition from left to right as well.
Balde's cut back this time allowed Kounde to take a chance with a right-footed shot.
But, Llorente made a good block
Mar 16, 2025, 8:14 PM
10' | De Paul tries his luck
Reinildo Mandava has been able to make a few runs on the left. But, Kounde has been exceptional as well down there.
This time Mandava's run allowed De Paul to take a chance with a shot from outside of the box.
But, just like his teammates, he was far away from the target.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:09 PM
6' | Nearly from Yamal
Yamal this time was able to make a quick cutback and then went for a shot from the right.
He missed the far post by a whisker with a curling shot.
Nearly a perfect start for Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal grazes the outside of the post!#AtletiBarça | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/pLDdWdeMgK
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 8:08 PM
4' | Yamal in action
Lamine Yamal tried to make a quick entry from the right. But, Reinildo Mandava got the better of him.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:06 PM
2' | Simeone misses the target
Simeone after receiving a long ball from the mid-field, went for the long shot from outside of the box.
He was far away from the target.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:03 PM
Kick-off!
Atletico Madrid kicks things off.
They are in their retro red and white jersey.
Barcelona are their third away green kit.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:02 PM
VS RACISM!
Both teams click a picture with the "VS RACISM" poster that La Liga promoted to promote anti-racism.
Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM
Players are coming out of the tunnel
Two sides are coming out to the middle for the anthem and handshakes.
Atletico Madrid fans are chanting their anthem.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:42 PM
Support for the visitors as well!
Nothing louder than our presence 🔥 #AtletiBarça pic.twitter.com/BvTR0RpzY0
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 7:31 PM
Two changes for Atletico Madrid as well!
Le Normand and Samu Lino returned to the playing XI for Diego Simeone's side.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:29 PM
Two changes for Barceclona
Pau Cubarsi returned to the starting XI after getting suspended in the Champions League first leg against Benfica. Marc Casado also returned to the midfield for Hansi Flick's team.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:17 PM
Lineups | Atletico Madrid
Starting XI: J. Oblak (c), M. Llorente, R. Le Normand, C. Lenglet, R. Mandava, G. Simeone, R. de Paul, P. Barrios, S. Lino, A. Griezmann, J. Álvarez.
Subs: Antonio Gomis, Juan Musso, José María Giménez, Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, Javi Galán, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo Riquelme, Conor Gallagher, Alexander Sørloth.
Mar 16, 2025, 7:13 PM
Lineups | FC Barcelona
Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, Iñigo Martínez, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Koundé.
Subs: Gavi, R. Araujo, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, Pau Víctor, F. De Jong, Eric, Kochen, H. Fort, Gerard Martín.
Mar 16, 2025, 6:35 PM
"It will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick
"The team seems really focused. We are looking forward to the game and it will be tough, but we are ready for it:" Hansi Flick
Mar 16, 2025, 6:32 PM
"FC Barcelona is a very complete team that plays as a team in a brilliant way:" Simione
Mar 16, 2025, 4:30 PM
Atletico's squad for the match
📋 La 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 para el Atleti-Barça. pic.twitter.com/t96S4NMSw9
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) March 15, 2025
Mar 16, 2025, 4:27 PM
Barcelona's squad for the match
Cubarsí, Balde, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Fermín, M. Casadó, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, Kochen, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín
Mar 16, 2025, 2:53 PM
Last 10 meetings (all competitions)
Feb 25, 2025: Barcelona 4-4 Atletico (Copa del Rey Semi-Finals)
Dec 21, 2024: Barcelona 1-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 17, 2024: Atletico 0-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
Dec 03, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Apr 23, 2023: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Jan 08, 2023: Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
Feb 06, 2022: Barcelona 4-2 Atletico (La Liga)
Oct 02, 2021: Atletico 2-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
May 08, 2021: Barcelona 0-0 Atletico (La Liga)
Nov 21, 2020: Atletico 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
Mar 16, 2025, 2:52 PM
ATM vs FCB: Head-to-head stats
Matches Played | Atletico Madrid Wins | Draws | Barcelona Wins |
---|---|---|---|
244 | 77 | 57 | 110 |
Mar 16, 2025, 11:18 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga 2024 - 25 match LIVE on GXR App and Website. Unfortunately, there are no television streamings for the match.
Mar 16, 2025, 11:17 AM
Match Details
Match: Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona, LaLiga 2024 - 25
Date: 17 March. 2025
Time: 1.30 am IST
Venue: Metropolitano
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