Lamine Yamal already looks like a captain

L amine Yamal once again left his mark this Wednesday on the turf of the Spotify Camp Nou . But it was not only because of his goal or his assist for Gabriel Jesús . The academy graduate wore the captain's armband for the first time . .. at just over 19 years old.

Raphinha, Pedri, Eric Garcia, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Yamal were the ones chosen to represent the squad on the pitch. The player from Rocafonda never hid his great excitement at being among the five chosen despite his youth. "It is an honor to be captain of Barça at 19 years old. I am grateful. It is a role that makes me more responsible, even though I am 19, and I am happy,” said the academy graduate.

And this Wednesday he moved from words to actions. Lamine Yamal had the opportunity to wear the captain's armband for the first time during a match. He did not do so from the start, as Raphinha and Pedri were part of the starting eleven. However, in the final stretch.

Pedri left the field in the 63rd minute and Raphinha did the same in the 71st. It was then that the Brazilian handed the armband to Lamine Yamal, who took on the captain’s role during the final stretch of the match.

A gesture loaded with symbolism for a footballer who, despite his young age, carries enormous weight in the dressing room and on the pitch. At 19, the academy graduate has already begun to write another chapter in his history with the club: that of captain.