Lamine Yamal explains outrageous ‘almost rabona’ assist for Barcelona vs Galatasaray

A Barcelona CommunityBarca BlaugranesOctober 14, 2026Barca BlaugranesNotificationsNotificationsNavigation DrawerLogin / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchFacebookTwitterYoutubeRSSBarcelona: UEFA Champions LeagueLamine Yamal explains outrageous ‘almost rabona’ assist for Barcelona vs GalatasarayThe teenager dazzled in the Champions League.

LinkISTANBUL, TURKEY – OCTOBER 13: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona poses for a photo with the PlayStation Player of the Match award after the team’s victory in the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Barcelona at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on October 13, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty ImagesGill Clark Gill Clark is the site manager of Barca Blaugranes and joined in 2017. She has worked in sports media as a writer and editor for the best part of two decades and has been in love with the beautiful game for as long as she can remember.Lamine Yamal was in eye-catching form yet again on Tuesday night against Galatasaray in the Champions League, grabbing two assists in a 4-1 win.

The Barcelona teenager wow the crowd with his skill, particularly for Anthony Gordon’s goal when he seemed to fake a rabona.

Yamal was asked about the move after the game by Thierry Henry and explained his thinking.

“What would I call that dribble? I don’t know. I’d call it ‘almost a rabona’. The important thing is that it worked out well for the assist to Gordon, it was effective,” he told CBS Sports.

“Lately I’ve noticed that opposing defenders often dive to the ground whenever I reach the byline. So I saw an opportunity and thought I could take advantage of it. It’s a nicer move, and it’s worked out well for me, so I’m very happy,” he told CBS Sports.

“I always try to use feints to create space. You know very well that defenders always try to close you down, and any feints that create space are life-saving.”

Yamal’s performance saw him scoop the MVP award after the game. He now has four assists in just two Champions League outings this season for Barcelona.

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