Lamine Yamal, the sanction falls

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By: Manu Tournoux

Like PSG at Aston Villa, FC Barcelona is afraid of the Iduna Park signal on Tuesday evening. After their broad success during the first leg (4-0), the Blaugrana was jostled on the return by Borussia Dortmund, passing near the disaster (3-1 defeat).

Symbol of the disappointing performance of the Catalans, Lamine Yamal was somewhat heckled by the Spanish press this Wednesday morning. It must be said that the 17 -year -old prodigy has shown offensive approximations and has not helped his partners in the defensive phase.

As El Chiringuito relates, Lamine Yamal only traveled only 8 kilometers during the match, one more than the Borussia goalkeeper, Gregor Kobel. The young Spanish international was even released by Hansi Flick in the 69e
Minute of play. What did not fail to annoy him.

“Lamine Yamal has broken its charm of big evenings”

Usually praised by Iberian media, Yamal was the target of criticism this time. “” It is unusual that it was replaced in the 70th minute of a high challenge match, with a score of 2-1, but it was not his day “, Updated the
Mundo Deportivoand add: ” He missed simple, both deep and short passes, which prevented Barça from reaching the ideal continuity and fluidity. (…) Lamine Yamal did not accustom us to so many inaccuracies. »»

Same bell on the side of Daily Madrid AS: ”
The first big evening of FC Barcelona in which Lamine Yamal did not participate (…) Lamine Yamal was unrecognizable in the Iduna Park signal. (…) In Dortmund, Lamine Yamal broke her charm of the big evenings. Until yesterday, the Barcelona striker had never failed to shine on the big days. »» There is no doubt that the 2024 European champion with La Roja will be keen to make an impression in the semi-finals.