Lamine Yamal strikes after 70 seconds as Spain score inside two minutes in consecutive games for first time in 106 years

As revealed by renowned statistician 'MisterChip' on X, the early strike carried historic weight: "At 104 seconds, Lamine Yamal scored at Wembley, and at 70 seconds, Lamine Yamal has scored in Seville. Spain have scored in the first 2 minutes of play, in two consecutive matches, for the first time in their 106 years of history."

In other words, a national team founded more than a century ago had never before breached an opponent's goal inside the opening two minutes in back-to-back fixtures — until Yamal did so twice in the space of four days.

Form to match the history

The record-breaking goal is only the latest chapter in a remarkable start to the 2026-27 campaign for the 19-year-old, who had already racked up seven goals and four assists in seven LaLiga appearances for Barcelona as of September 30, per FotMob.

His club form has helped fire Hansi Flick's side to a perfect start — eight straight victories, 36 goals scored and just eight conceded across La Liga and the Champions League, as reported on September 28 — and it is clearly carrying over onto the international stage.

Assist provider Fermín López, meanwhile, has four goals and two assists to his name from six LaLiga outings this season, underlining the depth of Barcelona's attacking talent. For Spain, the early signs suggest their young stars are showing no signs of slowing down.