Explained: Why Barcelona superstar left the pitch angrily vs Atletico Madrid
Explained: Why Barcelona superstar left the pitch angrily vs Atletico Madrid Barcelona’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano was a monumental step toward securing the La Liga title. However, the post-match catter has been dominated by the visible frustration of Lamine Yamal. Despite Robert Lewandowski’s late heroics, the Barcelona number ten was seen arguing with Hansi Flick and refusing to celebrate the winning goal.
This led to immediate chatter online, with many blaming Yamal for not respecting Hansi Flick. Why was Yamal upset? Clarity finally emerged via DAZN (h/t Diario SPORT ), which tracked Yamal’s movements throughout the final minutes of the clash.
It appears the tension began when the winger attempted a cutback that was intercepted, leading to a dangerous Atletico counter-attack. However, the situation boiled over following a subsequent play where Yamal’s curling effort from the edge of the box sailed significantly wide of the target. Yamal was not too happy with goalkeeping coach.
(Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) It was at this moment that Jose Ramon de la Fuente, Barcelona’s goalkeeping coach, was seen gesturing critically toward the player from the touchline. Yamal did not take the criticism well. He was seen pointing emphatically at the scoreboard, reminding the bench that the match was still tied and the clock was ticking.
This exchange left the youngster visibly upset. The frustration was so palpable that when Lewandowski eventually bundled the ball home following a Joao Cancelo rebound, Yamal opted not to join the wild celebrations. Instead, he remained isolated, briefly greeting Pau Cubarsí before heading toward the tunnel in a heated discussion with Hansi Flick.