Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is on the path to becoming a legend after being left stunned by the teenager's latest goal in Saturday's 3-1 UEFA Nations League win over Czechia. Yamal, 19, opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a trademark goal, coming inside on his left foot and whipping the ball into the top corner as Spain moved three points clear of England at the top of Group A3. On the sidelines, De la Fuente put both hands on his head after witnessing the strike, turning to his bench in disbelief.
Yamal has been in dazzling form for Spain in the international break, scoring four goals in three games as the World Cup winners have opened their Nations League campaign with three victories. His 19 goal contributions, as well as his 12 goals, for club and country since Aug. 31 are most in that span by any player from a club in Europe's top five leagues.
If he was the only Spanish player nominated for the Ballon d'Or, I would say yes, he's best in the world,' De la Fuente added. 'He does everything well. If he's not the best, then it's because of competition from the other Spanish players, and even then he's one of the best for sure.'
Spain travel to Croatia on Tuesday for their final game in the current break, with their final Group A3 fixtures against England and Czechia set for November.
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