It was a memorable night for Barcelona on Wednesday as they cruised to a 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals, meaning they have significant merit heading into next week’s second leg. Montjuïc.
By playing the first 60 minutes at the Parc des Princes, Lamine Yamal has become the youngest player to play in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The sensational 16-year-old had a quiet night compared to usual, but he still played a big part in Barcelona’s first goal, scored by Raphinha.
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The explanation for why Lamine Yamal bleached was revealed via Jijantes (via Sport). He had suffered abdominal disorders in the build-up to the match in Paris, which meant he wasn’t as acute and also meant he was the first player to be substituted, in João Félix’s position.
It is a testament to Lamine Yamal that he still has a promising performance despite this illness. Barcelona will be hoping to have him at 100 per cent for the second leg on Tuesday, as they aim to reach a place in the semi-finals of the European Championship. football’s elite competition.
The illness that affected the Barcelona star’s involvement against Paris Saint-Germain made the first impression in Football Spain.
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