Lamine breaks Raul's record with the Matador
Young Spanish star Lamine Yamal continued to make history with the Spanish national team, shining and scoring two goals in La Roja's 4-1 victory over Croatia on Tuesday evening in the UEFA Nations League . Yamal didn't just score; he also provided an assist, delivering one of his standout performances for Spain and cementing his status as one of the most promising young talents in European football . According to Stats du Foot , this was the first time Yamal has both scored and assisted two goals in a single match for Spain . According to the statistics account Mister Chip , Yamal became the youngest player in Spanish history to score two or more goals and provide an assist in a single match, surpassing the previous record held by Raúl González, who achieved the same feat at the age of 21 years and 273 days . Yamal continued his record-breaking spree at the European level, becoming the youngest European player to reach 10 goals for his national team since Denmark's Harald Nielsen, who achieved the feat on August 26, 1960, at the age of 18 years and 10 months, according to Stats du Foot. Yamal's recent statistics reveal an exceptional level of form, as he has been directly involved in 18 goals in his last eight matches for club and country, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists . The Barcelona star also tops the list of players with the most goal contributions in the current UEFA Nations League, having been directly involved in four goals so far, according to WhoScored statistics. With his brace against Croatia, Lamine Yamal further cemented his place among the most promising young talents in Spanish football, while his record-breaking performances continue to add to his tally with every appearance for La Roja.