Neymar sends a message to Barcelona Golden Boy after stunning display vs Real Betis

Barcelona rising star Lamine Yamal continues to amaze, and his meteoric rise has earned admiration from football’s elite, including club icon Neymar. The former Barça player recently sent a message of praise to the 17-year-old via Instagram.

Lamine has shattered expectations since breaking into the senior team under Xavi, now becoming a vital pillar of Hansi Flick’s Barcelona squad at an astonishingly young age.

Last night, Barcelona dominated Real Betis in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, delivering an emphatic performance on their way to a 5-1 victory.

Among the standout players was Lamine, who showcased his brilliance with a goal and an assist. Beyond the numbers, the 2024 Golden Boy demonstrated his unique ability to create danger from seemingly harmless situations, causing all sorts of problems to the opponents.

This extraordinary performance did not go unnoticed by Neymar, a self-declared Barça fan and admirer of the club’s emerging talents.

Responding to Lamine Yamal’s Instagram post featuring a pitch-side photo and a Brazilian song, Neymar commented: “You’re very Brazilian. Dance, crack!”

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The comment will be very meaningful for Yamal given his well-known admiration for Neymar.

The Barça academy graduate has admitted that the former Barcelona superstar is one of his idols and frequently celebrated goals in a manner reminiscent of the Brazilian icon.

With the football world at his feet, the recent European champion with Spain continues to establish himself as one of the finest players in his position – something that both Flick and Gavi acknowledged after last night’s match.