The last message from Lamine Yamal to Madrid fans before the classic on his Instagram

FC Barcelona visits Santiago Bernabéu (4:15 PM) to face Real Madrid in a new edition of the classic. The blaugranas arrive at the match with two points less than the white team, which leads the table with 24 points.

The young culé, protagonist in the preview

In the days leading up to the match, Lamine Yamal has made headlines again, this time for his off-field posts, which have stirred emotions among both the blaugrana and Madrid fans. At 18 years old, the forward is already accustomed to the pressure of these types of matches: he has participated in seven classics leaving a significant mark in several of them. Some media close to Real Madrid claim that there is a growing fatigue in the white locker room regarding the young player´s attitude. However, the truth is that Lamine has performed particularly well against the merengues. His influence was key for Barça to achieve four victories in the classics last season.

A provocative gesture on social media

Less than a day before the ball rolls at the Bernabéu, Lamine Yamal sent a new message to Madrid fans from his Instagram account. In a story, the attacker shared an image celebrating a goal against Real Madrid in the memorable 0-4 from last season, with the white fans in the background responding with insults and gestures of discontent. Additionally, as is customary before big matches, the player posted a video compiling some of his most notable moments in the Barça jersey, accompanied by an inspiring and personal message: "The player who comes from the neighborhood does not compete for fame, he competes for the future. He does not play for the spotlight, he plays to not go back. True passion is not in the stadium, it is in the eyes of those who never stopped believing. And when he scores, he does not celebrate out of ego, he celebrates because he knows that this goal can change everything for him, for his people, and for his neighborhood. I left fear in the park of Mataró a long time ago." With this message, Lamine makes it clear that his motivation goes far beyond the current rival. The young forward wants to demonstrate, once again, that his game and determination have deeper roots: his story, his people, and his neighborhood.