A rating of 9.9 tells you most of what you need to know. Lamine Yamal was the best player on the pitch in Spain's 4-1 win over Croatia, and it was not particularly close.
He scored twice. He set up another. By the time the final whistle went, the teenager had been directly involved in three of Spain's four goals in a UEFA Nations League fixture that turned into a personal showcase.
Two Goals, One Assist, Total Control
Spain's attack ran through Yamal all evening. His brace gave Spain the cushion they needed, and his assist added to a night where Croatia simply had no answer for him. Four goals scored, one conceded, and the Spanish forward at the center of almost everything positive.
The Numbers Behind the Performance
A 9.9 match rating is about as high as these things get. It reflects not just the two goals and the assist, but a performance where Yamal dictated tempo, created chances, and punished Croatia whenever space opened up.
Spain will take plenty from a 4-1 scoreline against Croatia, but the story of the night belonged to one player. Yamal's involvement in three of the four goals, combined with that rating, makes this one of the standout individual displays of the international window so far.