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Lamine Yamal discusses Barcelona's challenges and admiration for Messi

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Lamine Yamal discusses Barcelona's challenges and admiration for Messi

Summary

In an interview on Movistar's 'Universo Valdano', Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal spoke about several topics, including his desire to face Real Madrid in the Champions League. He reflected on the intensity of the Clasico rivalry, highlighted the physical challenges posed by teams like Bayern and PSG, and criticized the current measures against racism in football. Yamal praised Lionel Messi's extraordinary performance during the World Cup, calling him the best player of the tournament. The Barcelona forward stressed that the Champions League remains a primary goal for his team.

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•Yamal wants to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
•He identifies physical teams as a weakness for Barcelona.
•Yamal criticizes the current handling of racism in football.
•He praised Messi's performance during the World Cup.
•Barcelona aims for success in the Champions League.

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During an appearance on Movistar programme ‘Universo Valdano’, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal covered a host of other subjects in an extensive interview.Apart from talking in great detail about th...
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