The Copa del Rey semi-final first leg between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid delivered a spectacular match, ending in an exciting 4-4 draw.
Lamine Yamal (17 years old), who started the game, impressed with an assist, but his goal drought continues. In La Liga, he hasn’t scored since October 26, 2024, during Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clásico.
According to El Chiringuito, the young Barça talent is increasingly annoyed by repeated criticism regarding his lack of goals.
“It bothers him that after every match, people update the number of games in which he hasn’t scored. That every time, they say, ‘It’s been X games since he last scored.’ He believes he contributes a lot on the field, provides assists, participates heavily, and is important for the team,” said José Alvarez, a journalist specializing in Barcelona.
Alvarez also stated that Yamal is frustrated by the constant reminders about his goal drought, as if he were expected to score in every match. However, the young prodigy has remained silent in public, avoiding direct comments on the subject.
