In the run-up to the decisive Champions League match between Barcelona and Newcastle in the second leg of the round of 16, Lamine Yamal took center stage.
The Barça star, who saved the team in the first leg against Newcastle with a 1-1 equalizer and kept the series alive ahead of the rematch at home, has sent a strong message.
Lamine’s message ahead of the match against Newcastle
Although the Blaugrana returned to Camp Nou on November 25, 2025, they had not hosted a Champions League knockout match since 2019, in the memorable 3-0 win over Liverpool.
Now, after a seven-year wait, Hansi Flick’s team will play such a match in front of their home crowd at the legendary stadium following its renovation.
After the long wait, the support of their fans will be vital in facing Newcastle, and for that reason, Yamal made his confidence clear in the build-up to the match.
As is customary in the moments leading up to every Barça match, the young star addressed his 40.1 million followers on his official Instagram account and shared a motivational message in his stories, referencing the significance of this change:
“Montjuïc was the beginning. Camp Nou is where history will be written,” wrote the Barça gem alongside a photo showing only part of his arm.
In addition, the young man set the moment to music with a song by the Puerto Rican artist, Bad Bunny, “Estamos bien.”
Now, Camp Nou is gearing up for a big match where no one wants to say goodbye to the dream of continuing to compete for the coveted trophy. The 18-year-old Barcelona star scored in the first leg after converting the penalty won by Dani Olmo in the final minute of stoppage time (90+6′). Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the 86th minute.
While Hansi Flick’s team relies on their home strength – where they remain undefeated and possess great attacking power – to seek passage to the quarterfinals, Newcastle arrives with confidence and the hope of pulling off an upset at this legendary venue.
Without a doubt, it will be a promising and exciting match.
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