Yamal's beautiful act with Fati

Striker Lamine Yamal asked to be substituted to create an opportunity for Ansu Fati to enter the field in the match against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals in the early morning of April 10.

Yamal shines in the match against Dortmund. Photo: Reuters .

Against Dortmund, Yamal not only scored 1 goal but also was the conductor of Barcelona's play. The creativity of this young talent created the premise to help Barcelona win 4-0 at home, thereby putting one foot in the semi-finals of this year's Champions League.

Before the match ended, Yamal left a remarkable moment. He continuously signaled to be substituted in the last 10 minutes of the match. According to AS , Yamal wanted to give his teammate Ansu Fati a chance to play. Coach Hansi Flick decided to take Yamal off the field and put Fati on the field to play in the last 4 minutes of the match.

Speaking after the match, coach Flick said: "Yamal played a lot and it's time for him to rest. Ansu should also play. He trained very well and deserved to play in this match."

Yamal and Fati have a close relationship. At the beginning of the season, Yamal was offered Fati's number 10 shirt but the striker refused.

Fati is at risk of being sold this summer. He has lost patience with being abandoned under Flick. In January 2025, Porto, Dortmund and Ajax expressed interest in taking Fati on loan. It is very likely that these clubs will return in the next summer transfer window.

Fati has a contract with Barcelona until 2027. This player can pocket about 14 million euros/season in his final year at Camp Nou, a number that is not commensurate with his contribution to the club.

Yamal caused a stir again on the day Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid. In the early morning of April 3, Yamal helped Barca defeat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, after a 4-4 draw in the first leg.

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