Lamine Yamal

Inspired by Yamal's show-stopping assist against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, The Athletic's writers pick the best passes they've seen.

The 18-year-old forward left the pitch visibly annoyed after Saturday's 2-1 victory at the Estadio Metropolitano

The duel at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona represented a collision of two distinct tactical universes that have begun to converge under the modern constraints of the 2026 season. Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona arrived with a clear intent to impose a high-tempo positional game, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético, despite their evolving identity, […] The post Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona [1–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: Pressure, Width & Control Seal The Title Statement – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

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Diego Simeone was exasperated by Gerard Martin escaping a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, saying: “When the play is so clear, there is no need to talk.” Despite having Nicolas Gonzalez sent off for a last-man foul on Lamine Yamal late in the first half, Atleti almost held out for a […] The post ´When it is so clear, there is no need to talk´ – Simeone stunned by Martin reprieve appeared first on Soccer News.

Hansi Flick played down the significance of Lamine Yamal’s angry reaction in the aftermath of Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid, attributing the tension to the teenager’s failure to register a goal or an assist. Barca moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski’s fortuitous 87th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 […] The post ´He was a bit upset´ – Flick unfazed by Yamal´s angry reaction after Barcelona win appeared first on Soccer News.

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has made an impassioned plea for his former protege Max Dowman to make England’s World Cup squad. The Hatters’ head coach, who played Dowman as a 13-year-o…

Lamine Yamal 's anger at the end of Barcelona's vital 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday was down to the emotion of the game, according to coach Hansi Flick.

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