‘If you don’t run, you don’t win’ - Lamine Yamal talks Barcelona’s Champions League hopes
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal spoke about the team's Champions League ambitions, stressing the necessity of high effort and pressing to win titles. He also shared his personal goals for improvement and expressed pride in his role within the team's captaincy group.
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This article provides insight into the mindset and strategy of a key young player for one of Europe's biggest football clubs, offering fans a glimpse into the team's internal dynamics and aspirations for a major tournament.
Lamine Yamal faced the press on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Feyenoord at Camp Nou.
The teenager was asked about his team’s hopes of success and the importance of pressing, particularly after losing possession.
> “You only have to look at the recent teams that have won titles, like PSG. If you don’t run, every team will beat you. For the team, if we want to win, we have to run. If you don’t run, you’re going to lose,” he answered.
> “The Champions League is the main goal. We’re all motivated. We have it in our minds. It’s the most special tournament. This year it could be with the players who have arrived, Gordon, Rodri, Adeyemi, Joao.
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