God Of football

Chapter 215: Opportunist[Golden ticket chapter]]

As the players reset for the restart, Izan gave a quick nod to Hugo Duro and a sly smile to the Real Betis defenders.

They had tried to stop him, but Izan had proven once again that he was always a step ahead.

The second goal wasn’t just a moment of brilliance—it was a statement: Izan could adapt to anything.

With Valencia now leading 2-0, Real Betis knew they had to respond quickly. Their coach, visibly agitated, barked orders from the sidelines, urging his players to push higher up the pitch and commit more bodies forward.

The away side began to play with desperation, flooding Valencia’s half with numbers in

Watching him play, you can see he has that natural flair and creativity that makes defenders nervous every time he gets the ball."

He paused before continuing. "I admire how mature he is for his age. Barcelona have done well to trust him and integrate him into their team.

It’s not easy to perform consistently at that level when the spotlight is on you, but Lamine handles it well.

He’s already a decisive player for them, whether it’s his dribbling, his eye for a pass, or his ability to score in big moments."

Baraja tried to cut the interview short after that but before he could do so, a follow-up question came: "Do you see similarities between Lamine Yamal and Izan?"

Baraja, already up, sat back down and nodded. "In some ways, yes. Both are incredibly gifted and have a natural understanding of the game that you can’t teach.

They also share that rare ability to decide matches despite their young age. But they’re different types of players.

Lamine is more of a creative winger, someone who thrives in one-on-one situations and loves to take risks in the final third.

Izan, on the other hand, is more versatile. He can play deeper, dictate the tempo, and still be decisive in the final third.

"What they both share is a bright future, and I think it’s exciting for football fans to witness two young stars rising at the same time."

After this Baraja ended with a compliment: "Lamine Yamal is a great player, and I look forward to seeing him and Izan on the same pitch. Matches like this, with players of such talent, are why we love football."

After his words, Baraja got up, with the moderator ending the session.