Barcelona fans have been buzzing on social media after teenage forward Lamine Yamal scored a sensational goal against Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. The 16-year-old drifted past two defenders and unleashed a left-footed shot from the edge of the area, finding the bottom corner of the net. Fans on social media praised Yamal, with one even declaring that he had locked up the 2024 Golden Boy award. Another fan compared him to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, hailing him as the "prime Messi" after his goal against Athletic Club. Yamal's goal helped Barcelona come from behind and take a 2-1 lead in the first half of the match. This is not the first time Yamal has made an impact, as he has already recorded four goal contributions for Barcelona this season. However, despite his promising performances, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has been reluctant to give the young talent more playing time. As Barcelona faces a crucial period in their season, with hopes of winning the Copa del Rey and making a deep run in the Champions League, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Yamal can help save Barcelona's season.