Barcelona achieved a great victory over Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in the twenty-third round of La Liga, winning by a dominant score of 4-2.
This victory raised the Catalan team’s tally to 48 points, securing third place, keeping them just one point behind Atlético Madrid, the runner-up, and two points behind Real Madrid, the leaders.
However, despite the importance of this win, tensions within the team seem to have surfaced, as revealed by a report from “Sport” newspaper.
After the match, the newspaper reported a dramatic shift in the relationship between Barcelona’s Brazilian player, Raphinha, and his young teammate, Lamine Yamal. In shocking statements, Raphinha asked coach Hansi Flick to exclude Yamal from the starting lineup, describing him as “unbearable” due to his recent behavior on the field.
According to Raphinha, Lamine Yamal has developed a tendency to hold onto the ball for long periods, which disrupts the team’s flow and negatively impacts their collective performance. Furthermore, Raphinha pointed out that Yamal frequently refuses to pass to his teammates in many key situations, opting to dribble instead, which could jeopardize the team’s future in such a crucial season.
While Raphinha demands that coach Flick impose strict sanctions on Yamal and exclude him from the starting lineup, to stop these actions that threaten the team’s unity and undermine the collective harmony that has been established, this raises questions about the team’s balance on the field amidst these tensions.