Lamine Yamal
February 2026
Yamal scored his first career hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Villarreal and said he has come through a difficult spell this season, feeling better again after earlier physical and mental struggles. He referenced a groin issue and a broader dip in happiness and rhythm, saying he is smiling again on the pitch; the treble pushed him to 18 goals in 34 games, matching last season’s total in fewer matches and placing him among the youngest hat-trick scorers in Spanish top-flight history.