The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' reported that Lamine Yamal and Fermín López have become the most influential players in Barcelona's offensive side during 2026, each contributing to 14 of the 45 goals scored by the team between January and March, either through direct goals or decisive assists.

Lamine Yamal is having an exceptional season, having scored 20 goals in all competitions, making him one of the most influential players in the team's formation, and in La Liga alone, his goal tally reached 14, leading several offensive statistics, confirming his status as one of the best young players in Europe. Between January and March, Yamal scored goals in matches against Espanyol, Oviedo, Copenhagen, Elche, Albacete, Mallorca, Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, and Newcastle, and also contributed to creating many goals for his teammates.

As for Fermín López, he also played a prominent role in the offensive side, scoring 11 goals, distinguished by his ability to reach the penalty area and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. He scored 5 goals in La Liga and provided decisive passes in matches against Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid, Espanyol, Copenhagen, Mallorca, and Villarreal, reflecting his active role in building attacks.

According to the same source, the duo's total direct contributions to goals exceeded 30 participations, illustrating the significant impact they have on Barcelona's offensive performance during the first three months of 2026.

During this period, the duo was pivotal in most of the team's matches, with Lamine Yamal shining with his offensive talent, scoring and assisting important goals, most notably the hat-trick against Villarreal, in addition to his decisive goal against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés, which granted the team an important victory.

Fermín López also contributed significantly in January, participating in several dangerous attacks and contributing with his movements between the lines to create scoring opportunities, and continued to enhance his offensive statistics in February through decisive passes and important goals, in addition to his ability to score from the second line, making him an effective offensive element in the team's ranks.