He is the new nugget of Spanish football. Only 16 years old, Lamine Yamal is doing things that few young people his age would be able to do at FC Barcelona. Brilliant, punchy, smiling, the Spanish international (6 caps, 2 goals) is the new face of Iberian football and his arabesques make all observers of the Catalan club fantasize. Having already appeared 40 times with the Camp Nou residents, the versatile winger has 6 goals and 7 goals this season. And while he already excels in the league, Barça's number 27 is just as brilliant in the Champions League.
During the double confrontation against Naples, the 16-year-old was impressive and was crucial in Barça's qualification for the rest of the competition. A C1 during which they will face PSG in the quarter-finals. Facing the capital club, Paris starts as a favorite in the eyes of several observers and bookmakers. However, the particular history between the two teams makes any prediction inadmissible as everything can be possible. One thing is certain, Barça will still need Lamine Yamal in top form to hope to easily beat Luis Enrique's men.
Lamine Yamal is calm against PSG
Asked by Mundo Deportivothe latter expressed his calm at the dawn of one of the biggest matches since the start of his young career: “how to beat PSG? Play like we play, with our game and we will dominate them. These playoffs are decided by details. If one team fails, the other will benefit and in the Champions League, you especially have to play with great intensity. All teams now have the same possibilities. We have to beat PSG and then in the semi-final, anything can happen. We are all focused on Wednesday's match, which will be one of the most important of the season. A score? A 1-0 win with me scoring.»
But while he had been announced in the sights of PSG by the Iberian press a few weeks ago, this meeting risks being even more symbolic for the teenager. Asked about his future in Catalonia, the latter also affirmed that he had no desire to leave: “It makes me very happy that my work and my football are recognized, but I am focused on the next match. What peace of mind I have! There are still two years left for the next contract. I hope I can be a Barça legend.” PSG was doubly warned by Lamine Yamal!
