Xavi has vowed to protect youngster Lamine Yamal.

The 16-year-old came on as a substitute against Mallorca, and had an instant impact on the game. 

Lamine’s pace and skill caused a problem on the right flank. He won Barcelona a penalty which was eventually cancelled by VAR, and also assisted the goal scored by Fermin Lopez.

Xavi has said of the youngster: “He is so young that we want to take care of him.

“He has a lot of maturity. He can help us a lot, but we have to be careful. Happy with his contribution.

“He has come in very well. He understands very well with Rafa, with Fermín. I know that he can contribute to us and that he is differential. That is what we want. That he generates things for us, but we have to take care of him. He is too young to burn him out.”