Andrija Maksimovic, known as the 'Serbian Messi', has vowed to show he is "better" than FC Barcelona star Lamine Yamal when his team Red Star Belgrade hosts the Catalans.

Andrija Maksimovic, dubbed ‘Serbia’s Lionel Messi’, says he will prove he is better than Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal in the Champions League this week. 17-year-old Maksimovic is expected to line up for Red Star Belgrade when they host the La Liga giants on Wednesday night.

As shown in footage shared on social media, FC Barcelona star Raphinha recently rewarded teammate Lamine Yamal in the locker room.

LaLiga leaders Barcelona have struck first in another installment of the Derbi Barceloní after Dani Olmo put the hosts in front early.Olmo continues to shine since his return to Catalunya as Hansi

Unquestionably recognized as the best young talent in the world, Yamal turned provider for Barcelona’s opener with what will no doubt be a contender for one of the assists of the season. Using his outside foot, the Spanish wonderkid expertly slipped Olmo through on goal to dispatch past Joan Garcia to set Barcelona away.

Lamine Yamal has had a meteoric rise to soccer stardom. Often compared to Lionel Messi, one of his Barcelona teammates believes he shares more similarities with Neymar Jr. At only 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has become one of the most important players for Barcelona and Spain.

Red Star Belgrade youngster Andrija Maksimović has on Tuesday fired something of a warning shot to Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal.This comes ahead of the impending meeting between the pair on the

Lamine Yamal has continued his meteoric rise for Barcelona this season with an incredible tally six goals and eight assists split across La Liga and UEFA Champions League action so far in 2024/25. The 17-year-old is well-established as a vital player for club and country after playing a crucial role in Spain's UEFA Euro 2024 title win in July.