Yamal Scores a Shock 3-0 Victory Over Barcelona in Champions League!
The teenager is looking forward to the game.
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona star Lamine Yamal looks to be channeling his inner Neymar ahead of the team’s crucial Champions League last 16 second leg against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening. Yamal scored a crucial late penalty in the first leg to secure a 1-1 draw for Barca at St James’ Park . Hansi Flick’s side are now aiming to finish the job at Camp Nou and book a place in the quarter-finals.
Ahead of the game, Yamal has taken to social media with a series of clips of Neymar in action for Barcelona and the simple message: “See you tomorrow. ” 🇪🇸 Yamal sur Instagram 👀📲 pic. twitter.
com/QcJWuKHOn2 — NeymarFR (@NeymarFr_) March 17, 2026 Yamal has always made it clear that Neymar was his idol when he was growing up and will be hoping to emulate the Brazilian’s success in the tournament during his career. Neymar won the Champions League with Barca back in the 2014-15 season which was also the last time the Catalans were crowned European champions.