Six times, same result and counting! Lamine Yamal continues to be Kylian Mbappe’s knockout foe | Football News
Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at FIFA World Cup 2026, as Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinal to book their place in the final. The win extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against French superstar Kylian Mbappe across club and international football.Despite Kylian Mbappe being one of the top goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history and Lamine Yamal making his first World Cup appearance, the Spanish teenager has always come out on top whenever the two meet in a knockout match. While Mbappe boasts superior individual numbers, Yamal holds a perfect 6-0 record against the French superstar in single-elimination clashes.Here’s a look at every knockout matchup between the two stars:
UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final: Spain 2-1 France
The rivalry began on the international stage of UEFA Euro 2024. France took the lead through Randal Kolo Muani, but Yamal scored one of the goals of the tournament with a stunning long-range strike to level the scores. Dani Olmo then found the winner before half-time as Spain completed the comeback to reach the final, handing Mbappe his first knockout defeat against the teenage sensation.
2025 Supercopa final: Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid
Their first El Clásico final saw Mbappe open the scoring for Real Madrid, but Yamal replied with Barcelona’s equalizer in the 22nd minute. The Catalan giants dominated the rest of the competition to lift the trophy, giving Yamal his second straight knockout win over Mbappé.
2025 Copa del Rey final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
The two met again in another domestic final a few months later. Mbappé found the net again, but Yamal influenced the game with two assists despite not scoring. Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 to lift the Copa del Rey, extending Yamal’s perfect knockout record.
UEFA Nations League 2025 semi-final: Spain 5-4 France
The rivalry returned to international football in a thrilling Nations League semifinal. Yamal scored twice, including a penalty, while Mbappé also converted from the spot. Spain survived a late French comeback to win 5-4 and advance to the final, where they finished runner-up to Portugal. It was another knockout victory for Yamal over Mbappé.
2026 Supercopa final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
Yamal made it five wins from five knockout meetings by inspiring Barcelona to another Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid in Jeddah. The Catalans won 3-2 in another closely fought final, leaving Mbappé on the losing side once again.
FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final: Spain 2-0 France
The latest chapter has arrived on football’s biggest stage. Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to reach their first World Cup final since winning the title in 2010. Yamal and Mbappé did not find the scoresheet, but Spain’s collective performance proved too strong for France.
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