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Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal joins Cristiano Ronaldo in European Championship record books after conjuring up sublime assist for Fabian Ruiz in last-16 encounter against Georgia

Spain seemed to be in trouble after an own-goal by Robin LeNormand gave Georgia the lead in their last-16 tie at Euro 2024 before Rodri's stunning long-range goal took La Roja into half-time level. Luis de la Fuente's men dominated proceedings and went ahead when a spectacular curling cross by Yamal found Fabian Ruiz for an easy finish past Giorgi Mamardashvili. The assist from the 16-year-old set Spain on their way to a 4-1 win, and saw the Barcelona man become the first teenager to assist multiple goals (2) at an edition of the European Championship since 2004, when Ronaldo achieved the feat for Portugal, as per <a href="https://x.com/OptaJoe/status/1807510314079916186" target="_blank">OptaJoe</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

As per <a href="https://x.com/OptaJean/status/1807520611247489108" target="_blank">OptaJean</a>, Yamal also become the only player other than the legendary Zinedine Zidane to create more than five chances and take more than five shots in a single European Championship game. In 2004, the French superstar created six chances and took six shots in a 2-1 group stage win over England. Against Georgia, the Catalan youngster took seven shots and created six chances.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Yamal has quickly become an example for all wingers despite being just 16 years old. For both Barcelona and Spain, the teenage sensation has become an undroppable offensive asset. So far this season, he has played 50 matches in total including the domestic season, and has 17 goal contributions for club and country.

DID YOU KNOW?

Yamal will likely once again be a starter for De la Fuente's team when they take on hosts Germany in a blockbuster quarter-final encounter on Friday, July 5.

WHAT NEXT FOR YAMAL?

Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal joins Cristiano Ronaldo in European Championship record books after conjuring up sublime assist for Fabian Ruiz in last-16 encounter against Georgia | Goal.com Malaysia

Spain&apos;s Lamine Yamal has been setting the Euros alight, and the 16-year-old has now matched a Cristiano Ronaldo record from 2004.