According to reports, Lamine Yamal, at just 17 years old, is on the verge of matching a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo. He is just 90 minutes away from an exceptional achievement few thought he would reach so soon.

Yamal could equal Ronaldo’s record for La Liga titles tonight. Ronaldo, one of football’s greatest players, took nine seasons to win La Liga twice. However, if Barcelona defeats Espanyol tonight, Yamal will secure his second title in just his third season with the club.

While Ronaldo needed nine seasons at his peak to win La Liga twice, Yamal, at 17, is about to lift his second trophy in his third season with Barça—a remarkable feat.

Yamal was promoted to Barcelona’s first team by then-coach Xavi in the 2022-2023 season. Under Xavi, Barcelona ended a four-year La Liga drought, allowing Yamal to experience his first league title.

Last season, Yamal transformed from a teenage sensation into one of football’s best players, and tonight, as a key player under Hansi Flick, he stands on the brink of lifting his second La Liga trophy.

His future looks bright, and as long as Barcelona retains him, the club can hope for more La Liga titles in the coming years.