Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has etched his name into the club’s history books by surpassing the legendary Diego Maradona’s goal tally for the Blaugrana. The 18-year-old winger scored the opening goal in Barcelona’s 2-1 Copa del Rey victory over Albacete Balompié on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, taking his total to 39 goals in 144 appearances. This milestone sees him move past Maradona, who scored 38 goals in just 58 games for the club in the 1980s, marking a symbolic and extraordinary moment in the young star’s rapid rise.
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Yamal broke the deadlock in the 39th minute at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte, finishing a sharp team move with a precise right-footed shot after being set up by midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The goal not only demonstrated his growing composure in front of net but also extended his remarkable scoring form—it was his fourth consecutive match with a goal, bringing his season tally to 14 goals across all competitions in the 2025–26 campaign.
While Maradona’s impact at Barcelona was legendary despite a shorter stint fraught with controversy and injury, Yamal’s achievement reflects a different kind of story—one of sustained progression and staggering output at a remarkably young age. Reaching and now exceeding Maradona’s goal mark is a testament to Yamal’s consistency, durability, and importance to the modern Barça attack, even as he continues to develop his all-around game.
As Barcelona advances to the Copa del Rey semi-finals, Yamal’s historic goal adds another layer to his burgeoning legacy. While comparisons with icons like Maradona are fraught with context—era, position, and minutes played—the milestone undeniably cements Yamal’s status as one of the most promising talents of his generation. With his career still in its infancy, the football world watches in anticipation as this homegrown star continues to rewrite records and inspire a new era at Camp Nou.
