Barcelona are officially champions of the 2024-25 La Liga, after they defeated Espanyol 2-0, thanks to a stunning goal by Lamine Yamal. With two games left for the Blaugranas, Los Blancos cannot mathematically surpass them. With this title, Yamal has won his second domestic championship, a great feat for a player that hasnāt even turned 18 years old yet.
As Yamal continues to impress with his talent on the pitch, comparisons with Lionel Messi are increasing with each passing day. However, the Argentine star didnāt have any titles with Barcelonaās first team at 17 years old.
Messi won his first La Liga title at 18 years old, when the Cules won the 2004-05 domestic tournament led by Samuel Etoāo and Ronaldinho. He had debuted with the first team on October 16 of 2004, and he scored only one goal that season for the Blaugranas.
Lionel Messi during the 2004-05 La Liga (Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Yamal, who has already surpassed the 100 official matches with Barcelona, has scored 16 goals and given 12 assists this season. Also, the 17-year-old not only has two leagues, he has also won an European Championship, a Spanish Super Cup, and Copa del Rey title.
How many titles did Messi win with Barcelona?
While he is on the right track, Messiās title count with Barcelona remains a long-term record to match, as the Argentinian is the most decorated player in the clubās history. He won a total of 35 major trophies with the Blaugrana.
His silverware includes 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 8 Spanish Super Cups. On the European stage, he claimed 4 UEFA Champions League titles, along with 3 UEFA Super Cups. Messi also lifted the FIFA Club World Cup three times.
Lamine Yamal keeps breaking records as a youngster
On the other hand, Yamal keeps breaking age records. With his goal today, he leads the table of LaLiga goal scorers with 10 or more goals before turning 18 years old with 13 in total, surpassing Ansu Fati (11).
