A Bittersweet Night for Lamine Yamal

The Barcelona delegation traveled to Paris full of hope. Led by president Joan Laporta, they accompanied Lamine Yamal with the dream of seeing the young forward lift the Ballon d’Or. Instead, the honor went to Ousmane Dembélé, leaving the Barça starlet in second place.

Despite the initial disappointment, Lamine showed maturity by sincerely congratulating the Frenchman, acknowledging that his season made him a worthy winner. The 18-year-old still walked away with the Kopa Trophy, another prestigious recognition that highlights his rapid rise in world football.

What could have been a sour end for the Catalan side turned into a lighthearted story, thanks to Lamine himself, who led what became known as the “burger operation” before heading back to Barcelona.

Hunger Took Over After the Gala

The Barcelona schedule was tight. Once the gala ended, coach Hansi Flick ordered everyone to return immediately, as training was scheduled for Tuesday at noon in the Ciutat Esportiva. The issue? None of the players had eaten since midday.