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Pedri and Luis Enrique speak on Lamine Yamal ahead of Champions League match

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

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Pedri and Luis Enrique speak on Lamine Yamal ahead of Champions League match

Summary

Barcelona's Pedri stated that Lamine Yamal should not be compared to Lionel Messi, emphasizing the unfair burden of such comparisons. Yamal is drawing attention for his impressive form, with eight goals and six assists in nine La Liga appearances this season. PSG's Luis Enrique also dismissed the Messi comparison at a pre-match press conference before their upcoming Champions League clash against Barcelona. Yamal's potential for the Ballon d’Or is highlighted after a strong start to the season, as he aims to become the youngest winner of the award following a runners-up finish in 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Pedri says Yamal shouldn't be compared to Messi.
•Yamal has eight goals and six assists in La Liga this season.
•Luis Enrique rejects Messi comparisons before facing Barcelona.
•Yamal is a contender for the Ballon d'Or this month.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Pedri: Lamine Yamal shouldn't be compared to anyone, not even Lionel Messi

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Pedri believes Lamine Yamal should not be compared to anyone, insisting that measuring the youngster against Lionel Messi is "complicated" because it means comparing him to "the best player in history...
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