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Luis Enrique talks Lionel Messi-Lamine Yamal comparisons

Former Barcelona and current Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has spoken out about the comparisons between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. Luis Enrique managed Messi at Barcelona a decade ago, winning the UEFA Champions League together. He was also a…

By Luis Mazariegos · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Luis Enrique advised against comparing Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi ahead of their Champions League meeting.
The PSG manager praised Yamal's intelligence and desire to develop as his own distinct player.
Luis Enrique stated that no player compares favorably against Messi, whom he called the greatest of all time.

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Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique addressed comparisons between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal ahead of PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona. Luis Enrique advised against the comparison, praising Yamal for focusing on his own development rather than emulating others. He noted that Messi remains unmatched as the greatest player in history.

Yamal has consistently echoed similar sentiments, stating he wants to forge his own path rather than face comparisons to the Argentine legend. Luis Enrique previously coached Messi to Champions League success at Barcelona and will now face Yamal directly in European competition.

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