“He’s better than all Madrid youngsters combined” – FC Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez scoring MARVELOUS brace against France in Olympics final evokes wild comparisons on social media

Spain were crowned Olympic Gold medalists as Fermin Lopez scored an impressive brace against France at the Parc des Princes.

“He’s better than all Madrid youngsters combined” – FC Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez scoring MARVELOUS brace against France in Olympics final evokes wild comparisons on social media

Fermin Lopez will return to Barcelona as an Olympic Gold medallist (Via X/@SEFutbol)

Fermin Lopez is in the form of his life. The 21-year-old FC Barcelona youngster became an Olympic Gold medallist with La Roja as they demolished hosts France in the final. The Parc des Princes was witness to a game for the ages as Thierry Henry and co. were clearly second best for the first time in front of their own fans. Despite not having Lamine Yamal or Gavi in their ranks, Santi Denia‘s main man Lopez scored two amazing goals to give Spain the early advantage.

Only 11 minutes had passed since kick-off when Enzo Millot fired the hosts into the lead. However, the game was successfully turned on its head when Lopez put two quickfire goals past Guillaume Restes. With an unbelievable brace in the final, Lopez now has seven goal contributions in six games at the Paris Olympics. Spain scored a third in the 28th minute to put them 3-1 ahead, although things would quickly change in the second half.

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A valiant effort from the hosts saw them pull themselves back into the game. Extra-time was a completely different story altogether, as substitute Sergio Camello claimed a brace to stab Les Blues in the heart.

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Lopez was taken off in the 73rd minute and was not part of the squad in the final minutes. Fans claimed on social media that the Barcelona man was, without a doubt, the best player at the Olympics.

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Fans react to Fermin Lopez’s brilliant performance in the final

France were all set to be crowned Olympic Gold medalists in front of their own fans at the Parc des Princes until Fermin Lopez decided otherwise. The youngster had only returned from the Spanish camp in mid-July after a successful campaign at the Euros in Germany.

A fan commented that his amazing campaign at the Olympics was more than enough to hand him a start in midfield at club level. Seven goal contributions in six games for his country was bound to catch the attention of Hansi Flick at Barca.

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Fermin Lopez is surely a promising talent and one to look out for FC Barcelona (Via X/@SEFutbol)

Looking back at the clinical nature of his finishes in the final, another supporter added that he is one of the best goal scoring midfielders in the game. It didn’t take long before comparisons to Real Madrid players began, with a majority of them comparing him to Jude Bellingham.

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The midfielder was seen ecstatic and overcome by emotion at the full-time whistle, and rightly so. It will be exciting to see what role the youngster will assume under Flick and how he makes a name for himself in a team already packed with talented teenagers. FC Barcelona kick off their league campaign against Valencia CF on the 18th of August.

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