Barcelona President meets privately with Lamine Yamal after defeat to Real Madrid

After the 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid last weekend, the mood at Barcelona was said to be rather strained. Nevertheless, President Joan Laporta promptly showed up at the training facility to send a powerful message.

According to sources from Spain, Laporta spent nearly three hours working with coach Hansi Flick, sporting director Deco, and advisor Enric Masip to reassess the team’s situation. Although most players had left after their recovery training session, Laporta stayed behind to have private talks with some individuals, including Lamine Yamal, the young star who recently went through a turbulent match both on and off the pitch.

Sources reveal that the Barcelona president personally offered encouragement to Yamal, affirming The club fully trusts and supports him after the player faced criticism for his clashes with Real Madrid players. Laporta wants the young players to understand that the pressures following El Clásico are normal and they must not let the media or public opinion affect their mental focus on the game.

During the meeting, Laporta emphasized that he still has “complete confidence” in Hansi Flick and the project the German coach is building. According to the president, the main reasons behind the team’s recent difficulties are physical fitness and injuries, rather than tactical errors.

Laporta also expressed optimism as several key players such as Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and goalkeeper Joan García are about to return, which will help stabilize and deepen the Blaugrana squad in the upcoming period.

Laporta’s message is seen as a call for the entire team to maintain morale and unity during this high-pressure time. Inside the club, the current atmosphere is described as “steadfast rather than panicked.”

Barcelona currently trails Real Madrid by 5 points after 10 rounds, but the management believes this gap can still be closed as the upcoming schedule becomes easier and the squad is reinforced.

With a clear message from the top, Barcelona hopes the team will soon regain form and mental stability to continue competing for the La Liga title, where Joan Laporta believes “everything is still within reach.”