Barcelona vs Real Valladolid: Why did Lamine Yamal not play? UCL fear or injury|
Barcelona will face last placed Real Valladolid in La Liga 2024025 today at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium. This match is part of a tight schedule for the Catalans, as they had just played a thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Is Lamine Yamal on the bench due to injury?
Barcelona’s star winger Lamine Yamal did not get a place in the starting XI today. There could be 2 major reasons behind this.
1st UCL Return Leg Pressure: Coach Hansi Flick is cautious about the second leg with Inter Milan, so Yamal will be given rest.
2 Injury Scare: Before the Inter Milan match, Yamal had a slight niggle reported in his left adductor muscle, but still he played the full match and scored a goal.
Barca’s Strong Bench – Raphinha, De Jong also in reserve
Raphinha (Brazil), Dani Olma (Spain), Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands), Wojciech Szczesny (Goalkeeper).
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La Liga vs UCL – What is Barcelona’s priority?
Barcelona’s position in La Liga is a bit doubtful. But the second leg of the UCL semifinal with Inter Milan is 4 days later. Flick is clearly giving more importance to Champions League.
