Ejuke vs. Yamal: The Dribbling Duel That Will Define Sevilla vs. Barcelona

This Sunday at 21:00, Sevilla arrives at Montjuïc riding high after winning the derby before the break and picking up 7 of the last 9 points available. A key contributor to this momentum is the emergence of Chidera Ejuke, one of those players reminiscent of the past worth the ticket price. The Nigerian is the top scorer in LaLiga and will face another great talent in dribbling, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

Ejuke, at 26 years old, is relatively new to top-flight football, but for many, he has been quite the revelation. He became Sevilla's first signing this summer, arriving on a free transfer from Royal Antwerp, where he had been on loan from CSKA Moscow. During his time in Belgium, he scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in 39 appearances and was one of the standout performers against Barça in the match that ended the group stage of last season's Champions League (3-2). In the 5-0 defeat at Montjuïc, he remained on the bench without minutes as he only began regularly featuring later in the season.

At Sánchez Pizjuán, he has also struggled to find his rhythm, but after scoring against Valladolid, he has become one of the star players in a city fond of game-changing talents. While Betis boasts Ez Abde, Sevilla has Chidera Ejuke.

Interestingly, Ejuke currently leads the dribbling standings in LaLiga, with a total of 28 successful dribbles, just one more than Lamine Yamal, who sits second in the rankings. The stage is set for an exciting duel at the Lluís Companys Stadium. In third place is Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé with 23, followed closely by Moleiro, Lukébakio, and Vinicius Junior with 20. The likes of Abde and Nico Williams trail behind.

Additionally, the CIES football observatory released this week a dribbler index for the top 5 European leagues, considering the frequency of successful dribbles and adjusting for success rates. The index is topped by West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus, with a score of 92.6 out of 100.

Ejuke ranks fifth on the list with an impressive 86.4, one point ahead of Lamine, who is eighth. Clearly, the Barcelona star possesses numerous other attributes that make him a more complete player.

Ejuke outshines established dribblers like Kvaratskhelia and Vinicius Junior, as he combines consistent dribbling with a high success rate. Recently positioned as a right winger by García Pimienta, though he started on the left, whether up against Balde or Koundé, all eyes will be on the Nigerian.

The Sevilla Star

Ejuke has been in great form for Sevilla, and his performance against Barcelona will be key to their chances of getting a result.

The Barcelona Prodigy

Yamal, who is just 17 years old, is already one of the most exciting young talents in the world. He has been dazzling fans with his dribbling skills and creativity.

The Clash of Titans

The match between Sevilla and Barcelona is sure to be a thrilling encounter, and the duel between Ejuke and Yamal is one that fans should not miss. These two talented players are set to put on a show for the ages. This encounter will be a true test of skill and determination for both players. It will be fascinating to see who comes out on top, and which player will ultimately dictate the outcome of the match.

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