Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Lamine Yamal Leads Barcelona’s Champions League Title Ambitions
Lamine Yamal wants to help Barcelona win the Champions League this season.
He says the tournament is his biggest goal because it is the major trophy he has not won.
Yamal is only 19, but his teammates chose him as one of the club’s vice-captains.
That means he will have more responsibility on the team.
Barcelona will start their European campaign against Feyenoord at Camp Nou.
Coach Hansi Flick says the team will keep playing its attacking style.
He also says Barcelona can make small changes depending on their opponents.
Barcelona hope this approach will help them end an 11-year wait for another Champions League title.
Lamine Yamal says winning the Champions League is his main motivation this season.
The 19-year-old forward has been named one of Barcelona’s three vice-captains.
Barcelona begin their campaign against Feyenoord at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Manager Hansi Flick says Barcelona will adapt their style when necessary while retaining their successful approach.
Barcelona are seeking to end an 11-year Champions League drought after losing to Inter Milan in the 2025 semifinals.
- Who
- Lamine Yamal, Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona are central to the story, with Feyenoord as Barcelona’s opening opponent.
- What
- Barcelona are beginning their Champions League campaign, while Yamal has made winning the competition his main objective.
- When
- The campaign begins on Wednesday; Yamal discussed his ambitions on Tuesday.
- Where
- The opening match will be played at Camp Nou.
- Why
- Barcelona want to end an 11-year Champions League drought after coming close in 2025 and losing their semifinal to Inter Milan after extra time.
Calls for Greater European Adaptation
Flick’s Adapted Aggressive Approach
How Barcelona should play in Europe
Calls for Greater European Adaptation
Questions have been raised about whether Barcelona must change Hansi Flick’s aggressive strategy after successive Champions League eliminations and four exit matches without a clean sheet.
Flick’s Adapted Aggressive Approach
Flick says Barcelona will adapt their style to each opponent when necessary while preserving the approach that has been successful over the past two seasons.
What Barcelona need to progress
Calls for Greater European Adaptation
Barcelona’s recent defensive difficulties, including Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 aggregate quarterfinal victory last season, suggest that tactical adjustments may be needed.
Flick’s Adapted Aggressive Approach
Flick believes having all players fit and sharp at the right time will help Barcelona overcome difficult opponents.
- Main ambition
- Lamine Yamal says winning the Champions League is his primary motivation.
- Yamal’s age
- 19 years old
- Leadership role
- One of Barcelona’s three vice-captains, alongside Eric Garcia and Frenkie de Jong
- Opening opponent
- Feyenoord
- Opening venue
- Camp Nou
- Champions League drought
- Barcelona are seeking to end an 11-year wait for the title.
- Recent setback
- Barcelona lost their 2025 semifinal to Inter Milan after extra time.