Barca fans furious over Yamal being 'too inexperienced', invoking Messi's name

Following the loss to Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal drew heavy criticism from Barcelona fans because of his cocky demeanor and uninspiring display.

On the evening of October 26, Barcelona suffered a 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the highly anticipated El Clásico battle for the top spot in La Liga. One of the most criticized players after the match was young talent Lamine Yamal, who had once raised fans’ hopes of becoming the next bright star at Camp Nou. However, his attitude and statements before the game irritated many.

Before kickoff, Yamal made declarations considered overly confident, even "bordering on provocative." As a result, throughout the 90 minutes at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid players repeatedly targeted him. Vinicius at one point even kicked the ball directly at Yamal while clearing it out of bounds, while the stands echoed with boos every time the young forward touched the ball. At the end of the match, some Real players even approached to "confront" the 18-year-old opponent.

What intensified the situation was the reaction from Barcelona fans themselves. Right after the match, social media was flooded with criticism aimed at Yamal, especially from the club’s loyal supporters. Most believed the young star should focus on his performance rather than words. One wrote: "If you want respect, prove it through your performance on the pitch, not with words. Stop acting like a child. Look up to Messi and learn from him!”

Another straightforward comment was: "Honestly, Yamal played terribly today. Learn from Messi how to stay silent and shine. Without more effort, he will soon follow the same failed path as those before him.” A harsher fan stated: “Stop talking so much, Yamal, don’t repeat Fati’s mistakes. If you don’t wake up soon, Barca’s number 10 jersey is not for the arrogant.”

The attitude of Barca supporters shows the huge expectations placed on Yamal’s shoulders, but that faith can quickly vanish if he fails to remain humble and focused. Will this young talent be able to adjust himself in time to avoid becoming the “next victim” of pressure at Barcelona?