Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has created almost as many goal-scoring opportunities as Real Madrid forwards Arda Güler and Vinícius Júnior combined in La Liga.
During the match against Elche, Yamal scored the first goal, assisted the second, and provided the decisive pass for the third, solidifying his status as the most dangerous player in La Liga.
Yamal is following the same path that led him last season to become the player with the most assists, key passes, and decisive passes in the Spanish league.
The Barcelona star finished last season with 56 decisive or goal-creating passes, which is seven more chances than Álex Baena created with Villarreal before joining Atlético Madrid.
Lamine Yamal Creates Chances on Par with Güler and Vinícius
Decisive passes, pre-assists, and passes that create clear chances are the perfect metrics for measuring an attacking player’s impact, regardless of goals.
Lamine Yamal leads this ranking with 40 decisive passes.
The international player started 2026 at an incredible level, as evidenced by his recent performances, where he has scored or provided decisive assists in his last five consecutive matches.
Since the Spanish Super Cup final, Lamine has been delivering legendary, unstoppable performances.
Lamine Yamal’s assist tally in La Liga stands at:
- 8 decisive assists
- 31 key passes
- 1 pre-assist
Only Kylian Mbappé comes close with 30 passes.
The numbers show that Yamal has created almost the same number of scoring chances as Arda Güler and Vinícius combined, with the two Real Madrid players totaling 44 chances.
In major European competitions, Lamine Yamal has 55 decisive passes, placing him second behind Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise, who has 62 decisive passes.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic port city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its distinctive Catalan culture and architecture. Its history dates back over 2,000 years to a Roman settlement, with later profound influence from medieval periods and the modernist works of Antoni Gaudí, such as the Sagrada Família. Today, it is a major global city known for its art, cuisine, and vibrant urban life.
Spain
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe with a rich and complex history shaped by successive influences, including Roman rule, Islamic Al-Andalus, and the unification of the Catholic kingdoms in the late 15th century. Its diverse cultural heritage is reflected in iconic sites like the Alhambra palace, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, and historic cities such as Toledo and Sevilla.
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German, and English footballers. It is more than a sports club, representing Catalan identity and culture, with its motto “Més que un club” (“More than a club”) reflecting this deep historical and social significance.
Elche CF
Elche CF is a professional football club based in Elche, Spain, founded in 1923. The club has historically oscillated between Spain’s top two divisions, with its most notable achievement being a runner-up finish in the Copa del Rey in 1971.
Spotify Camp Nou
Spotify Camp Nou is the home stadium of FC Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, and is one of the largest football stadiums in the world. Originally opened in 1957, it has been renovated several times and was renamed in 2022 following a sponsorship agreement.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and widely supported clubs, renowned for its record number of European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles. The club’s history is deeply intertwined with Spanish culture and politics, having been granted royal patronage in 1920, which led to its “Real” (Royal) name.
La Liga
La Liga is the top professional football division in Spain, founded in 1929. It is globally recognized for featuring historic clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, whose intense rivalry has shaped both the league’s competitive legacy and its cultural significance in Spanish society.
Villarreal
Villarreal is a football club based in Vila-real, Spain, founded in 1923. It is historically known for its strong community roots and remarkable rise in European football, most notably winning the UEFA Europa League in 2021.
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1903. Historically known as a club representing the working class, it has established itself as a major force in Spanish and European football, winning numerous domestic and international titles.
Spanish Super Cup
The Spanish Super Cup is an annual football competition contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey. Originally a two-team fixture played over two legs in Spain, its format was expanded in 2020 to include four teams and is now frequently hosted abroad, notably in Saudi Arabia.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is a professional football club based in Munich, Germany, founded in 1900. It is one of the most successful clubs in history, having won numerous domestic and international titles, including a record number of German championships and European Cups/UEFA Champions League trophies.
