Yamal’s first start = Spain win rate 90%? This data is too scary

There is a piece of data that I think everyone following Spain should know. According to statistics, when Yamal makes the starting lineup for Spain, the team’s win rate is as high as 90%.

90%. Not 80%, not 85%, but 90%. This isn’t a coincidence—this kid really can change the match.

Yamal is only 18 years old this year, but he’s already the absolute core of the Spain team. His dribbling, speed, and cut-ins and shots are Spain’s only weapon for breaking through a steel-bucket formation. In the last match against Cape Verde, he didn’t come on until the 71st minute as a substitute, but his 5 dribble attempts were the highest on the team. If he had been brought on earlier, the outcome might have been completely different.

Saudi head coach Donis can see it very clearly. He said: “Yamal is one of the most talented players; whether he plays or not is key to how the game unfolds.” Even the opponents know how important Yamal is—Delafuente couldn’t possibly not know.

So in this match, Yamal must start. If Delafuente puts him on the bench again, Spanish fans might end up eating the coaching staff. With Yamal on the pitch, Spain’s attack has an “unreasonable” option—no need to string together 20 passes; just break through, shoot, and score.

My personal prediction is that in this match, Yamal won’t only start—he’ll also score. He’s been holding it in for too long. In the last game, coming on as a substitute didn’t get him much time, but this time he’s definitely going to prove himself. When the Saudi back line faces an explosion at this level, how long can they hold up? I’ll put a question mark.

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