Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has sparked conversations across social media after issuing a confident message directed at Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter.
When asked by a reporter how he feels about facing the 17-year-old winger, Cucurella delivered a bold response: “Every right winger is good until they face me. Lamine Yamal is a good player, but this is Champions League, not LaLiga teams.”
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Lamine Yamal has been one of Barcelona’s standout performers, earning praise for his creativity and maturity despite his age. But Cucurella believes the Champions League presents a different challenge, one he feels ready for.
The Spanish full-back, who has experience in both LaLiga and the Premier League, seems eager to test himself against the young forward.
The matchup adds extra spice to what is already a high-profile UCL fixture. With Barcelona relying heavily on Yamal’s attacking spark and Chelsea looking to assert dominance on the flanks, the duel between the two Spaniards could be a defining moment in the tie.
