Lamine Yamal explains outrageous ‘almost rabona’ assist for Barcelona vs Galatasaray

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Lamine Yamal was in eye-catching form yet again on Tuesday night against Galatasaray in the Champions League, grabbing two assists in a 4-1 win. The Barcelona teenager wow the crowd with his skill, particularly for Anthony Gordon’s goal when he seemed to fake a rabona. Yamal was asked about the move after the game by […]

Lamine Yamal was in eye-catching form yet again on Tuesday night against Galatasaray in the Champions League, grabbing two assists in a 4-1 win.

The Barcelona teenager wow the crowd with his skill, particularly for Anthony Gordon’s goal when he seemed to fake a rabona.

Yamal was asked about the move after the game by Thierry Henry and explained his thinking.

> “What would I call that dribble? I don’t know. I’d call it ‘almost a rabona’. The important thing is that it worked out well for the assist to Gordon, it was effective,” he told CBS Sports.

> “Lately I’ve noticed that opposing defenders often dive to the ground whenever I reach the byline. So I saw an opportunity and thought I could take advantage of it. It’s a nicer move, and it’s worked out well for me, so I’m very happy,” he told CBS Sports.

> “I always try to use feints to create space. You know very well that defenders always try to close you down, and any feints that create space are life-saving.”

Yamal’s performance saw him scoop the MVP award after the game. He now has four assists in just two Champions League outings this season for Barcelona.

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