Lamine Yamal admits to anger at substitution in Barcelona-Atalanta

Barcelona's 17-year-old star Lamine Yamal showed frustration after being substituted in stoppage time during their 2-2 Champions League draw against Atalanta.

With Barcelona pushing for a winner to secure top spot in their group, coach Hansi Flick replaced Yamal with Pau Victor, a decision the young forward clearly disliked.

After the match, Yamal clarified that he simply wanted to play more but respected his teammates' opportunities.

Flick acknowledged Yamal’s disappointment but stood by his decision. Vice-captain Raphinha empathized, noting Yamal’s talent and competitive spirit.

Despite his youth, Yamal has been instrumental for Barcelona, scoring his 10th goal of the season against Atalanta. He has played 2,240 minutes across 28 games, contributing 22 goals and assists, further cementing his status as a key player.