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âGiving up is not an optionâ - Yamal sends heartfelt message to Barca fans
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Lamine Yamal expressed his disappointment to Barcelona fans after their Champions League exit to Atletico Madrid, despite scoring in the match. He remains committed to bringing the European Cup back to the club.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images
Lamine Yamal has sent out a message to Barcelona fans in the wake of Tuesdayâs disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
The teenager opened the scoring after just four minutes of the game as Barca won 2-1 in the Spanish capital but went out 3-2 on aggregate.
Yamal has spoken of his disappointment in a message on social media but says he remains determined to bring the European Cup back to Barcelona.
âWe gave it our all but it wasnât good enough. This is just part of the road: to get to the top you have to climb, and we know it wonât be easy nor will they make it easy for us. But giving up is not an option.
âWe have plenty of reasons to be excited about, and weâre going for them with everything. Every mistake is a lesson, and donât doubt that we will learn from each one.
âWe are Barça, and we will be back where we belong. My parents taught me that a manâs word is always kept.. and weâll bring her to Barcelona.
âSempre Barça đâ€ïžâ
Barcelona now have a few days off before they return to action on Wednesday in La Liga at home to Celta Vigo.
Q&A
What did Lamine Yamal say to Barcelona fans after their Champions League exit?
Lamine Yamal expressed disappointment over the exit but emphasized his determination to bring the European Cup back to Barcelona.
How did Barcelona perform in the UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid?
Barcelona won the match 2-1 but lost 3-2 on aggregate, resulting in their exit from the tournament.
When did Lamine Yamal score during the match against Atletico Madrid?
Lamine Yamal scored just four minutes into the match against Atletico Madrid on April 14, 2026.
