Lamine Yamal Gets Strong Message After Barcelona Lose to PSG

PSG pulled off a dramatic 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona on Wednesday night at Montjuïc Stadium. Barcelona opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Ferran Torres found the back of the net, giving the hosts an early boost and control of the match.

The Ligue 1 side hit back before the break, as Senny Mayulu calmly slotted home a pass from Nuno Mendes in the 38th minute to silence the home crowd and level the score. Both teams pushed for a winner after halftime, trading chances in an intense back-and-forth battle.

PSG struck late when it seemed destined to end in a draw. In the 90th minute, Gonçalo Ramos finished off an assist from Achraf Hakimi to complete the comeback and deliver all three points for the visitors.

PSG Star Gets Praise for Barcelona Performance

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Lamine Yamal, who was returning from an injury, was a non-factor in the match. Moreover, Mendes and even Lucas Hernandez played a role in containing the explosive Barcelona standout. Former PSG manager Luis Fernandez spoke about Mendes’ performance on Yamal.

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“Nuno Mendes had a magnificent match against Barça,” Fernandez said. “He kept Lamine Yamal in check, frustrated him, and didn’t let himself get beaten. Then the young Nuno Mendes pushed forward and played a key role in PSG’s attacking play. Bravo to Nuno Mendes!”