Lamine Yamal couldn’t change FC Barcelona’s fate at San Siro, as the Spanish side were eliminated after a dramatic 4–3 loss to Inter Milan. Following the Champions League semifinal defeat, the 17-year-old made a bold promise to Barcelona fans about the club’s future.
Identified as one of Barcelona’s most dangerous threats by Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, Yamal once again created multiple chances, just as he did in the first leg. However, on Tuesday night, he was unable to beat Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who delivered a standout performance.
After the match, Yamal shared an emotional message with fans on Instagram: “We gave it our all — this year it couldn’t be, but we’ll be back, have no doubt about it. Culers, we won’t stop until we put this club where it belongs: at the very top. I will keep my promise and bring it to Barcelona; we won’t stop until we achieve it.”
Yamal has openly stated his desire to make history at Barcelona by winning the Champions League. With reports indicating he’s set to renew his contract until 2030 after turning 18, the young winger is committed to making that dream a reality.
He ended his message by turning the page toward the crucial upcoming league match against Real Madrid, which could define the La Liga title race. “But Sunday is another final, and we all need to be together. Visca el Barca,” Yamal added.
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Yamal’s Champions League breakthrough
Though missing out on the final was a bitter pill to swallow, the 2024–25 Champions League will remain unforgettable for Lamine Yamal. After playing a key role throughout the semifinal series against Inter—scoring five goals—his individual performance stood out on the biggest stage.
Yamal featured in 13 of Barcelona’s 14 Champions League matches, contributing five goals and four assists. Throughout the campaign, he set multiple records—becoming the youngest player ever to reach 20 appearances in the tournament, and the youngest to score in both the quarterfinals and semifinals. At just 17, he has already carved out his place in the history of Europe’s premier competition.
