Barcelona returned from their tough match against Eintracht Frankfurt with a valuable result, but behind the scenes, an unexpected development turned calm into concern within the coaching staff. Minutes after the final whistle, a new issue arose concerning one of the club’s most promising young talents, placing the team in a complex situation ahead of the crucial stages of the Champions League.
Although the match saw a strong return of fans to Camp Nou for their first European appearance in a long time, the event following the final whistle captured all attention. Lamine Yamal’s name unexpectedly appeared in the referee’s report, becoming the focus of a decision that could directly affect Barcelona’s continental campaign.
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In the second half, Lamine Yamal made a strong tackle on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Braun, prompting Italian referee Davide Massa to issue a clear yellow card without hesitation. Yamal did not protest, understanding that the challenge was aggressive enough to warrant the punishment.
The seriousness of the situation did not end with the tackle itself, as it turned out to be Yamal’s third yellow card in this season’s Champions League, following bookings against Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge. Consequently, he will miss Barcelona’s upcoming European match against Slavia Prague on January 21, a game that could mathematically secure their qualification for the next round.
Yamal, who started alongside Lewandowski and Rafinha, failed to score against Frankfurt despite being part of the attacking trio that captivated audiences last season. This only increases the pressure on him going forward, especially given the growing challenges in the competition.
These developments come as Barcelona celebrates its return to European competition at Camp Nou for the first time since February 2013, when the match against Manchester United ended in a memorable 2-2 draw.
