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‘Deserved’ – Lamine Yamal sends message to Brian Farinas after Barcelona debut

Brian Farinas made his debut for Barcelona on Saturday night, featuring as a right-back in a 6-1 win over Alaves at Camp Nou. The 20-year-old has been with the first team all season after being promoted in September but has…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 AM
‘Deserved’ – Lamine Yamal sends message to Brian Farinas after Barcelona debut
Key Things to Know
  • Lamine Yamal congratulated Brian Farinas on social media following the 20-year-old's senior Barcelona debut.
  • Farinas made his debut at right-back during Barcelona's 6-1 victory over Alaves at Camp Nou.
  • Manager Hansi Flick praised Farinas for his professionalism and noted he deserved his playing time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lamine Yamal congratulated teammate Brian Farinas after the 20-year-old made his senior Barcelona debut in a 6-1 victory against Alaves at Camp Nou. Farinas started at right-back after defensive injuries created an opportunity for his first senior appearance. Following the match, Yamal replied to Farinas's celebratory social media post, writing, "You deserve it lil bro."

Manager Hansi Flick also commended Farinas, praising his focus and professionalism in training. The defender's debut came amid defensive absences for Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Xavi Espart, and Jules Kounde, potentially opening more minutes for Farinas in upcoming games against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid.

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