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Pedri explains why Lamine Yamal was ‘a bit upset’ after Spain’s win over Croatia

Barcelona midfielder Pedri admits that Lamine Yamal was a little upset after Tuesday’s win for Spain over Croatia in the Nations League. Yamal headed into the game after scoring three times and grabbing an assist in three games for Spain…

By Barca Blaugranes · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Pedri stated that Lamine Yamal was upset after Spain's win over Croatia due to missed scoring chances.
Pedri described Yamal as a demanding player who holds himself to high standards and always wants to score.
Yamal entered the match having scored three goals and provided one assist in his previous three Spain appearances.

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Barcelona midfielder Pedri explained that teammate Lamine Yamal went to the bench a bit upset after Spain's Nations League victory against Croatia. Despite Spain winning in Split, Pedri noted that the demanding teenager was frustrated with his lack of accuracy after failing to convert the chances he created during the match.

Pedri emphasized that Yamal holds himself to high standards and remains an impactful game-changer even when he does not register a goal or an assist. Yamal returns to Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad having recorded eight goals and six assists in eight appearances across all competitions in the 2026-27 season ahead of their upcoming match against Getafe.

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