Barcelona may have walked away from Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt, but Lamine Yamal received a lot of attention after the game.
The teenager provided an assist for Jules Kounde’s second goal, but other from that pivotal moment, the youthful winger had a quiet evening, struggling to establish himself in the final third.
The actual issue, however, was the yellow card he received in the 56th minute.
It was a clear booking for a foul on Nathaniel Brown, and while no one in the crowd disputed the verdict, it had serious ramifications.
This was Yamal’s third caution in the current Champions League round, and he will now miss Barcelona’s match against Slavia Prague on January 21 due to automatic suspension. Reported on X.
He was one of four Barcelona players facing a suspension heading into the match, along with Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado, and Fermin Lopez.
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Unfortunately for the Catalans, Yamal was the only one who received a penalty, complicating Hansi Flick’s plans for a match in which Barcelona must not only win but also score big in order to avoid a tiebreak in the group.
Moment of frustration
Yamal’s reply made it plain that he was dissatisfied with the way the night had gone.
The booking alone frustrated him, knowing how vital the following encounter would be, but his unhappiness was compounded when Flick decided to replace him late in the game.
Yamal was extremely irritated as he walked away, and when he arrived at the bench, he made unmistakable gestures expressing his dissatisfaction.
Barcelona now faces the next European test without one of their most potent attacking weapons, and Yamal leaves Frankfurt learning that on-field rage can and should be controlled.
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