A teenage header under the Barcelona lights has carried a Ligue 1 connection across the border. Mayssa Baha, the younger sister of Marseille Under-19 player Ziyad Baha, has become the youngest scorer in the history of Spain’s women’s top division at just 15 years, 8 months and 10 days.
Key takeaways
- Barcelona beat Logrono 2-0 on the fifth matchday of the Liga F season.
- Mayssa Baha opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a header from Caroline Graham’s corner.
- Her goal set a new age record for a scorer in the Spanish women’s league.
- Patricia Guijarro added Barcelona’s second goal in the 71st minute.
- The result moved Barcelona above Real Madrid into first place.
A landmark night for Baha
Baha was handed a decisive moment against Logrono and took it calmly, meeting Graham’s delivery from a corner to put Barcelona ahead after 17 minutes. The Morocco international’s first league goal arrived at an age when most players are still making their way through academy football.
Guijarro sealed the points in the second half, scoring with 19 minutes remaining to make it 2-0. Barcelona’s win sent the Catalan club to the summit of the table, ahead of Real Madrid.
A family route through Morocco, Barcelona and Marseille
The forward had already been involved with Barcelona’s senior squad during the summer preparation programme. Her latest milestone adds to an increasingly noticed start to her career with the Spanish champions.
Baha is the daughter of former Morocco international Nabil Baha. Her older brother, Ziyad, is part of Olympique de Marseille’s Under-19 set-up, giving the family a direct link to French football while Mayssa’s rapid rise continues in Barcelona.
