Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has sent an emotional message to fans following the club’s agonizing exit from the UEFA Champions League.
The Catalan side lost 4-3 to Inter Milan in a dramatic semi-final second leg at San Siro, with their hopes dashed by a 99th-minute winner from Inter’s Davide Frattesi after extra time.
Barcelona, who had not reached a Champions League final since 2015, mounted a spirited comeback from a 0-2 halftime deficit to lead 3-2, only to be forced into extra time by Francesco Acerbi’s stoppage-time equalizer.
Despite their efforts, Hansi Flick’s side ultimately fell short, ending their European campaign in heartbreak.
Yamal, who was a standout performer throughout the tie, took to Instagram to share his feelings with supporters. “We gave it our all – this year it couldn’t be, but we’ll be back, have no doubt about it. Culers, we won’t stop until we put this club where it belongs: at the very top.
I will keep my promise and bring it to Barcelona; we won’t stop until we achieve it,” he wrote35. He also urged fans to unite for the crucial upcoming league fixture, adding, “But Sunday is another final, and we all need to be together. Visca el Barça!”.
Yamal’s message reflects both his disappointment and his determination to help restore Barcelona to the summit of European football. The 17-year-old’s commitment and maturity have been widely praised, with many seeing him as a key figure in the club’s future ambitions.
