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·5 March 2026

Barça: after the elimination, Yamal speaks out!

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Barça: Lamine Yamal breaks the silence!

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Barça: after the elimination, Yamal speaks out!


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The disappointment was palpable within the FC Barcelona squad after their elimination in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid. Heavily defeated over the two-legged tie, the Blaugranas left the competition feeling they had missed their moment. Among them, Lamine Yamal did not hide his frustration at the final whistle, heading straight to the dressing room with his head down despite another standout performance.

At just 18 years old, the Catalan winger still tried to inject energy into his team throughout the match. His bursts of acceleration and technical skills once again showed why he is considered one of the most promising talents in European football, even if it wasn't enough to turn the tide of the tie.

A few hours after the match, Barcelona’s number 10 took to social media to address the fans directly.

“Thank you for last night Culers, we still have a lot of things to be excited for. Visca Barça forever,” wrote the young prodigy,

eager to move on and focus on the next challenges of the season.

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