After being replaced against Elche.. Did Lamine Yamal cry?

Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star, sparked controversy after he was substituted during the match against Elche, after cameras spotted the player in a state of sadness and frustration on the bench, amid explanations on social media that went so far as to talk about him shedding some tears.

Yamal left the field in the 65th minute, when coach Hansi Flick decided to replace him, at a time when Barcelona was ahead of Elche, before the Catalan team continued its superiority and ended the match with a wide victory with a score of 5-0, at the beginning of its journey to defend the Spanish League title.

The footage that circulated after the match showed Yamal sitting on the bench with signs of emotion and sadness. Which prompted some fans to wonder if the player actually cried after his exit.

According to the Spanish media, which followed the player’s reaction, the reason for Yamal’s emotional state was not related to the result of the match, but rather to his frustration with the decision to replace him and his desire to continue on the field.

“Cadena Ser” indicated that Yamal showed his dissatisfaction with Flick’s decision, explaining that his reaction came in light of the player’s desire to continue playing, while other Spanish reports interpreted the matter as an emotional reaction from the player who did not receive a full preparation period for the season due to his participation with the Spanish national team in the World Cup.

El Pais newspaper also reported that Yamal seemed upset by the decision to replace him, especially since his departure coincided with the entry of Anthony Gordon, who played a prominent role in deciding the match, after he scored two goals and contributed to widening the gap in favor of Barcelona. (Erm News)