Barça: Alejandro Balde defends Lamine Yamal against criticism

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·3. November 2025

Barça: Alejandro Balde defends Lamine Yamal against criticism

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Yesterday, after Barça's victory over Elche, Alejandro Balde was full of praise for Lamine Yamal.

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On Sunday in La Liga, FC Barcelona rediscovered their form with a 3-1 win over Elche at Montjuïc. Recently criticized for his behavior both on and off the pitch, Lamine Yamal answered his critics in style with a standout first half, scoring a goal and delivering a complete performance. At the final whistle, Alejandro Balde was quick to applaud the young Spanish forward’s display and highlight his maturity.

"It's true that he's always under the spotlight. I think he's a great professional, despite his very young age. What he's doing is incredible. Sometimes people don't realize it, but what he's achieving at 18 is beyond words. He shows tremendous personality, works every day to improve, and today, we saw it. He has special talent and makes the most of it," said Balde.