14.10.2026 09:00
The behind-the-scenes of the tension between Mario Lemina and Lamine Yamal in the Galatasaray-Barcelona match has been revealed. According to Yamal's statements, Lemina told him "Welcome to hell" after his harsh tackle. The young star's response, however, drew attention.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, the tension between Mario Lemina and Lamine Yamal in the match where Galatasaray suffered a 4-1 defeat to Barcelona drew attention. While the moments when the two players confronted each other on the pitch were captured by cameras, new claims emerged regarding the conversation between them.
WHAT LEMINA SAID TO YAMAL HAS BEEN REVEALED
According to statements alleged to belong to Lamine Yamal, the argument began after Mario Lemina's harsh challenge on the young player.
In the statements attributed to Yamal, it was claimed that Lemina looked at him after the challenge and said, "Welcome to hell."
"YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING IN THIS MATCH"
According to the claim, Lemina came back to Yamal after a while and said, "There is nothing for you today, Lamine. You won't be able to do anything in this match." It was also alleged that the young player responded to these words with a laugh and told Lemina, "Let's see."
"THE BEST RESPONSE IS FOR YOUR FOOTBALL TO SPEAK"
In the shared statement, it was claimed that Yamal stated he was not affected by Lemina's words and used the following expressions:
"I am young, but I learned this from football: You don't have to respond to every comment with an argument. Sometimes the best response is for your football to speak."
"I GAVE HIM TWO ASSISTS"
In the continuation of the statement attributed to Yamal, it was claimed that after the young Barcelona star made two assists, he looked at Lemina again and said to him, "I told you."
In the post, it was claimed that Yamal used the words, "He welcomed me to hell. I gave him two assists to remember me by."