Barcelona, the Spanish giants who have been absent from winning the UEFA Champions League since 2015, are pinning their hopes on young star Lamine Yamal to restore their former glory.
The team will face AS Monaco in their opening match of the revamped continental competition this Thursday.
With a strong start in the league under their new German coach, Hansi Flick, Barcelona is determined to return to the elite of European football.
Last season, under the guidance of Xavi Hernández, they reached the quarter-finals for the first time in four years, only to be eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain with an aggregate score of 4-6, leading to Xavi’s departure after a disappointing trophy-less season.
This season has seen a change in fortunes, with Barcelona leading La Liga with a perfect record of five wins from five matches.
Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal, who won the 2024 European Championship with Spain, is playing a crucial role in the team’s attack.
Since making his debut for Barcelona at the age of 15 in April 2023, Yamal’s performance has shown significant growth.
He scored twice in Barcelona’s recent 4-1 victory over Girona, avenging two heavy defeats against their Catalan rivals last season and demonstrating his development compared to last year’s results.
source : fesnews media