Jamie Carragher Hails Lamine Yamal After Barcelona’s UCL Exit Against Inter Milan
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, following the club’s dramatic Champions League semi-final exit to Inter Milan on Tuesday night.
Despite Barcelona’s 4-3 aggregate loss, Carragher was full of admiration for Yamal, highlighting the winger’s standout performances across both legs of the tie. Speaking on CBS Sports after the game, Carragher referred to the young Spaniard as “an absolute superstar” and lamented the fact that such talent would not be on display in the final.
The second leg, played at Camp Nou, was a thrilling encounter packed with drama and goals. Inter Milan raced into a 2-0 lead during the first half, with strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu putting the visitors in control of the tie. However, Barcelona mounted a determined comeback. Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo leveled the scoreline before Raphinha fired the hosts into the lead, raising hopes of a famous win for the Spanish giants.
Inter, though, showed their resilience once again. Francesco Acerbi brought the Italian side back on level terms, making it 3-3 by the end of normal time. With the aggregate score still tied, the match moved into extra time. It was in the first half of the added period that Davide Frattesi scored what would become the decisive goal, securing Inter Milan’s place in the final.
Throughout the intense and high-stakes contest, it was 16-year-old Lamine Yamal who continually caught the eye. The young winger dazzled with his pace, vision, and confidence on the ball. He came close to winning the match for Barcelona in regular time and later nearly pulled them back into the contest during extra time.
Carragher didn’t hold back in his admiration for the teenager’s composure and impact in such a significant match. “It was that good, both ties—and that man there, Yamal, doesn’t deserve to be on the losing side,” he said. “Nobody does, but especially not him, considering how young he is.”
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He added: “He was fantastic in both legs and almost won it for Barcelona late on in normal time. He almost brought them back again in extra time. The man is an absolute superstar. The one real disappointment is that when we’re in Munich for the final, we won’t get to see him play.”
Carragher’s comments reflect the growing consensus in the football world that Yamal is one of the brightest prospects in the game. His maturity, technical skill, and fearlessness have set him apart even on Europe’s biggest stage.
While Barcelona’s Champions League campaign may have come to an end, Yamal’s star continues to rise, and fans around the world will be watching closely to see what the future holds for the gifted young winger.
