Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has said it's "quite scary" how good Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is at the age of 17.

A Real Madrid star called FC Barcelona prodigy and rival Lamine Yamal 'scary' during a chat with The Inside Scoop.

Barcelona teen talent Lamine Yamal has earned glowing plaudits from a Real Madrid star, who put aside rivalry to wax lyrical about the Euro 2024 winner.

In the last year or so, Lamine Yamal has truly emerged as one of the most disruptive wingers in the world. The Spanish forward is already playing and shining as a regular starter for a team as big as

Even if Antonio Rüdiger plays for Real Madrid, the German international (74 caps) knows how to recognize the talent of

Do not fear, Barcelona fans, Lamine Yamal is not injured. The change is purely down to resting the player and keeping his minutes under control. Osasuna have been poor this season and despite El Sadar not being a regular happy hunting ground for the azulgrana, Flick clearly sees this as a moment in which he can give the youngster some time off.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal does not need a rest and backed referees to deal with the rough treatment the young winger is increasingly experiencing.

Lamine Yamal’s accomplishments over the past year make him a clear favourite to take home the Golden Boy award later this year, but it is clear at this point that his competition is not with other

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been branded “ridiculous” by Real Madrid rival Antonio Rudiger, with the teenager considered to be “quite scary”.