Despite winning La Liga with the Catalan club and lifting the World Cup with Spain, the 19-year-old winger came third in the vote for the best player in the world on Monday, behind Kane and Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised Lamine Yamal's mentality after the 19-year-old forward finished third in the Ballon d'Or voting behind winner Harry Kane and runner-up Kylian Mbappe. Speaking on Friday ahead of Barcelona's La Liga fixture against Alaves, Flick stated that Yamal reacted very well, trained with strong focus, and possesses the level required to win the award.
Barcelona enters the weekend aiming to rebound from consecutive losses, having suffered a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and a 2-1 Clasico loss to Real Madrid. Despite the recent setbacks, Flick's side maintains a two-point advantage at the top of the La Liga table.
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