Big talk, and he backs it up: Yamal gives Barca hope! | OneFootball

"I like these situations. These are the moments when the big players step up. And now I can hardly wait for tomorrow’s game," a confident Lamine Yamal said before the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid. Big words — which the 18-year-old has so far backed up with more than enough action.

Against Atleti, the Spanish superstar made it 1-0 after just four minutes. He then almost set up the second goal as well. After a brilliant pass to Olmo, the latter was only narrowly denied by goalkeeper Juan Musso. As things stand, Barcelona are still trailing 1-2 on aggregate after the first and second legs.

If Yamal keeps producing magic at this pace, that probably won’t be the case for much longer.

It is now indeed 2-0 to the Catalans. Ferran Torres scored after 24 minutes. Atleti are still in it too! Ademola Lookman made it 2-1 from the home side’s perspective (31st minute). 

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