7.4.2026
Barcelona manager Hansi Flicks has downplayed last weekend’s show of frustration by young striker Lamine Yamal.
Yamal, he sulked his way out of the pitch after Barcelona’s 2-1 away win over Atletico Madrid to boost their LaLiga title chase.
Yamal walked straight to the dressing room as his teammates celebrated their victory, he even ignored his coach who was gesturing towards him.
Speaking on Tuesday on the incident during a press conference Flicks said: “What we have to understand is that Lamine is 18 years old and an incredible player. When you watch the game again, you see him doing amazing things. He’s only 18. He dribbled past five players and almost scored. He left frustrated. He’s emotional, and that’s a good thing. I’m always going to support him.
“We have to be careful. Not everything he does is to make a fuss. He’s a fantastic player, and we have to remember that he’s only 18. I told him he can do it, that I’m always going to protect him. He’s a great player, maybe the best in the future.”
Lamine Yamal is an easy target for people on social media so it was not a surprise to see such a strong reaction to what was essentially a non-story.