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.

Amid strained ties between Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta, the club legend could attend its 125th anniversary gala on Nov 29, honoring his legacy with the Catalan club.

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

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

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.

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.