In a thrilling Champions League semi-final, Marcus Thuram asserted that Lamine Yamal is not currently the best player in the world. Despite Yamal's remarkable achievements, including becoming the youngest scorer in a semi-final and inspiring a comeback against Inter, Thuram still favors the French stars Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe. Yamal's performance marked his 100th match for Barcelona, showcasing his potential. Meanwhile, Dembele is having a stellar season, scoring frequently and contributing to his team's success.
"No, he's not," Thuram told Canal+ when asked if Yamal's recent performances make him the best player in the world right now. "The best player in the world is French. And the second is also French. Ousmane and Kylian. Yamal is maybe third."
Yamal inspired Barcelona's comeback in that match, scoring their first with a stunning solo effort to mark his 100th appearance for the club.
Thuram faced off against Yamal as Barcelona and Inter drew 3-3 in a Champions League classic during their semi-final first leg on Wednesday, with the Frenchman scoring the quickest-ever goal.
Yamal (17y & 291d) became the youngest ever scorer in a Champions League semi-finals, a record previously held by Mbappe.
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