Patrice Evra discusses potential matchup against Lamine Yamal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra expressed confidence in his defensive abilities, stating he could have contained Barcelona's Lamine Yamal had they faced each other in his prime. Evra acknowledged Yamal's growing status as a formidable player but insisted he would have had the upper hand. Despite his bold claim, Evra's past encounters with top players, including Lionel Messi during critical Champions League finals, offer a contrasting perspective. Evra's comments were made during an appearance on ESPN UK.
- •Evra believes he could have subdued Yamal in his prime.
- •Yamal has emerged as one of the best players recently.
- •Evra faced Barcelona in three Champions League finals, losing each time.
- •His comments were made on ESPN UK and shared by Mundo Deportivo.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Patrice Evra: Man United legend fires bold Lamine Yamal claim
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”
"Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has never been one to mince his words, and the former defender has now made a bold proclamation involving Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.The Spaniard has gone f...
"Legendary Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has issued a bold claim regarding sensational Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.Evra’s claimSpeaking to ESPN, Evra discussed Yamal’s rise, with the wing...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:40 PMPatrice Evra: Man United legend fires bold Lamine Yamal claim
Legendary Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has issued a bold claim regarding sensational Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.Evra’s claimSpeaking to ESPN, Evra discussed Yamal’s rise, with the wing...
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:20 AMManchester United legend believes he could have kept Barcelona superstar quiet – “Would have eaten him alive”
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has never been one to mince his words, and the former defender has now made a bold proclamation involving Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.The Spaniard has gone f...
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