14.10.2026 09:32
After Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1, Lamine Yamal was reminded of what Mario Lemina had said about him. The young star's reaction to the question drew attention, while the Spanish press also put the topic on its front pages.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 away. After the match, the war of words between Lamine Yamal and Mario Lemina that began before the game came up again.
HE LAUGHED WHEN HE HEARD THE LEMINA QUESTION
After the match, a Spanish journalist who called out to Lamine Yamal in the exit tunnel reminded him of Mario Lemina's earlier statement. As the journalist told the young footballer, "Lemina surely knows you by now," Yamal was seen responding with laughter.
THE SPANIARDS ALSO SHARED IT
Spanish sports newspaper Marca also referred to the war of words between the two footballers after the match. The newspaper made a notable post with the words, "Mario Lemina now knows who Lamine Yamal is."
THEY CLASHED DURING THE MATCH, SHOOK HANDS AT THE END
During the match, there were tense moments between Yamal and Lemina. The verbal exchange between the two footballers on the pitch was captured by cameras. However, after the final whistle, the tension ended when Yamal and Lemina shook hands.
WHAT HAD LEMINA SAID?
Galatasaray's Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina, in an interview before the Barcelona match, had said about Lamine Yamal, "Who is Yamal? I know Leroy Sane."