Barcelona were in cruise control at 2-0 as Rashford came on, and it was Lamine Yamal who stole the late headlines, with a spectacular third in added time at the end of the game. The 18-year-old is amongst the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or later this year and Rashford has been blown away by the teenager so far.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Marcus Rashford Makes Lamine Yamal, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or Comparison. Marcus Rashford likened the prodigious impact of his new Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to the legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazário.

Marcus Rashford, now at Barcelona, singles out young sensation Lamine Yamal as a top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, praising his unprecedented talent and maturity.