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Champions League: Yamal silenced, the press erupts against him!

Champions League: Spanish press tears apart Lamine Yamal

The European night Lamine Yamal had been longing for turned into a media nightmare. Up against a depleted but still dangerous Paris Saint-Germain, the 17-year-old prodigy hoped to embody Barcelona’s fighting spirit. His opening minutes hinted as much: driving runs, bold initiatives, and flashes of technical brilliance that had fans expecting a showpiece performance. But the spark faded quickly. Paris’ relentless pressing stifled his influence, and the teenager—so often hailed as a rising star—vanished from sight just when his team needed him most.

The Spanish press wasted no time in firing heavy criticism. Radio Marca delivered a harsh reality check: “As good as he is, Yamal hasn’t won the Ballon d’Or or the Champions League yet. He shouldn’t consider himself a star already.” The tone is ruthless, but it captures the prevailing mood: the youngster is full of talent, but his journey has only just begun. AS also highlighted his growing invisibility as the match wore on, describing his play as “awkward and lacking ideas” after a promising first half.