According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal reached a major milestone after playing a decisive role in his team’s 5-2 victory over Real Betis in LaLiga on Saturday.

The 19-year-old produced another impressive display, scoring once and setting up a goal as Barcelona continued their strong attacking performances under manager Hansi Flick.

Yamal’s assist against Betis took his tally to 10 across all competitions this season. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the Spain international became the first player from Europe’s top five leagues to reach double figures for assists during the 2026/27 campaign.

The young winger has enjoyed an outstanding start to the season, establishing himself as one of Barcelona’s most influential attacking players through his goalscoring ability and creativity.

After 11 appearances for the Catalan club, Yamal has registered nine goals and 10 assists, giving him 19 goal contributions. His impressive numbers underline the significant impact he continues to make in Barcelona’s attacking setup.

Beyond his ability to create opportunities for his teammates, Yamal has also shown that he can consistently find the net himself. His performances have further strengthened his reputation as one of the brightest young talents in European football.

At just 19, the Barcelona star continues to break new ground and demonstrate his importance to Flick’s plans as the club competes for major honours this season.

Barcelona’s convincing win over Real Betis has also boosted their confidence ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain.

The French side are expected to provide a stern challenge, but Yamal’s exceptional form gives Barcelona reason to be optimistic as they prepare for the European encounter.

With nine goals and 10 assists already recorded this season, the Spain international will be eager to maintain his momentum and help Barcelona achieve their objectives in both LaLiga and the Champions League.