In a remarkable display of talent and youth, Lamine Yamal etched his name into the annals of Spanish football history during Friday’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Georgia. La Roja, driven by an outstanding Alvaro Morata hat-trick, demolished Georgia with a resounding 7-1 victory, effectively revitalizing their campaign after a previous setback against Group A leaders, Scotland.

Following a defeat that had left them languishing in fourth place, Spain’s resurgence was nothing short of spectacular. The match in Tbilisi will be forever marked by the debut of Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old prodigy from Barcelona who entered the pitch after 43 minutes, substituting the injured duo of Marco Asensio and Dani Olmo, with Spain already enjoying a commanding 4-0 lead.

However, it was in the 74th minute that Yamal made an indelible mark on the game. A precision cut-back from Nico Williams found the teenager, who displayed remarkable composure to clinically finish, extending Spain’s lead to 7-1. This achievement not only secured Spain’s triumphant return to form but also crowned Lamine Yamal as Spain’s youngest-ever player and goalscorer, a momentous feat that will undoubtedly resonate for generations to come.

Spain’s next challenge on their Euro 2024 qualifying journey sees them facing Cyprus in Granada on Tuesday, as they aim to maintain the newfound momentum gained from this commanding victory.