Ahead of Barça – Bruges, Laporta publicly defends Lamine Yamal

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·5 novembre 2025

Ahead of Barça – Bruges, Laporta publicly defends Lamine Yamal

Barça: Lamine Yamal under fire, Joan Laporta steps up!

Ahead of Barça – Bruges, Laporta publicly defends Lamine Yamal

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Under fire from critics for several weeks, Lamine Yamal can count on unwavering support from FC Barcelona. While some observers have questioned his behavior and how he's handling early fame, club president Joan Laporta has stepped in to defend his young prodigy, who is only 18 and already ranked second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or race.

"He is a genius and a fantastic young man," declared Laporta from Belgium, where Barça is preparing for their trip to Bruges for Matchday 4 of the Champions League.

"We have to protect him, let him grow in peace. Despite everything he’s experiencing, he remains natural, focused, and determined. He’s a key player, and we will always stand by his side."

🗣 Laporta 🇪🇸 : « 𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗡 𝗚𝗘́𝗡𝗜𝗘, 𝗨𝗡 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗖̧𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 ! 🫂 Nous devons le protéger. La célébrité lui est tombée dessus du jour au lendemain, et il la gère avec un naturel surprenant. » 🎥 @mundodeportivo
– mercoledì 5 novembre 2025

This strong message adds to those of Hansi Flick, Alejandro Baldé and Andrés Iniesta, all united behind the Catalan sensation. Despite controversy over his maturity and media exposure, the club refuses to bow to pressure.

Inside the club, Lamine Yamal remains an indispensable part of Barcelona’s project. A guaranteed starter since the start of the season, he continues to impress with his consistency and composure on the biggest stage. Once again tonight, against Club Bruges, he is expected to start.

Beyond his talent, the entire club wants to make one thing clear: Lamine Yamal is not just a promise, but already a pillar of Barça’s future.