FC Barcelona: Lamine Yamal scores a brace wearing the "10" and sets the pitch alight

FC Barcelona faced Seoul FC this Thursday in their second pre-season match. Lamine Yamal seized the opportunity to net a brace in the Catalans' emphatic 7-3 victory. His first goals wearing the number 10 shirt are already firing up the Spanish wonderkid’s ambitions.

Barcelona pulled away on Thursday, sweeping aside Seoul FC in a friendly encounter. The Catalans cruised to a 7-3 win, with Lamine Yamal bagging a double and being named man of the match. After the final whistle, the young Spaniard couldn't hide his delight.

“It was a dream I had as a child, to score wearing this shirt and the number 10—it’s truly special. I’m so happy to score and to get the win for the team. Thank you so much for supporting us wherever we play—we are very grateful. We hope this season will be a successful one and that we’ll lift many trophies.” he said.

So, the season is already underway for Yamal.

Joshua SOSSOU

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