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Lamine Yamal expresses desire for Champions League clash against Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Lamine Yamal expresses desire for Champions League clash against Real Madrid

Summary

Barcelona midfielder Lamine Yamal has voiced his wish for a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Speaking on Movistar Plus’ Universo Valdano, Yamal highlighted the significance of El Clasico, especially for players from Barcelona's academy. He noted the absence of such a matchup in his career thus far, calling it a 'war' and indicating the unique challenge that a Champions League encounter would present compared to domestic fixtures. The anticipation surrounding El Clasico has intensified, especially with Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, further enhancing the rivalry's stakes this season.

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•Lamine Yamal wants Barcelona to face Real Madrid in the Champions League.
•He emphasized the special meaning of El Clasico for players from La Masia.
•Yamal has not yet played Real Madrid in the Champions League.
•The matchup could carry different pressures compared to league games.
•Jose Mourinho's return heightens the stakes for this season's fixtures.

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The explosion of talent at Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years has made El Clasico a hugely anticipated fixture this upcoming season.It has always been one of the most anticipated fixtures in cl...
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