Lamine Yamal may not have found the scoresheet against Belgium, but the Barcelona teenager once again showed why he is one of the standout players at the FIFA World Cup.
The 18-year-old was named Player of the Match after inspiring Spain to a dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory, helping Luis de la Fuente's side secure a place in the last four.
Spain eventually broke Belgian resistance through a late winner from Mikel Merino, but Yamal's influence stretched far beyond goals or ***** ists.
The Barcelona winger was a constant threat throughout the contest, repeatedly isolating left-back Maxim De Cuyper and forcing Belgium to react.
The pressure became so relentless that De Cuyper was substituted just after the hour mark, with Joaquin Seys introduced as Belgium searched for fresh legs to contain one of the tournament's most dangerous attackers.
The 18-year-old was named Player of the Match after inspiring Spain to a dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory, helping Luis de la Fuente's side secure a place in the last four.
Spain eventually broke Belgian resistance through a late winner from Mikel Merino, but Yamal's influence stretched far beyond goals or ***** ists.
The Barcelona winger was a constant threat throughout the contest, repeatedly isolating left-back Maxim De Cuyper and forcing Belgium to react.
The pressure became so relentless that De Cuyper was substituted just after the hour mark, with Joaquin Seys introduced as Belgium searched for fresh legs to contain one of the tournament's most dangerous attackers.
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