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Barcelona’s Flick praises Yamal’s ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or

Barcelona’s Flick praises Yamal’s ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or

Summary

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal handled finishing third in the Ballon d’Or vote well and remained focused in training. Barcelona, who lead La Liga by two points, aim to respond to consecutive defeats when they host Alaves.

Key Facts

  • Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappe second and Yamal third.
  • Flick said Kane deserved the award and that Yamal was capable of winning it.
  • Yamal is 19 and won La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain, according to the article.
  • Barcelona lost 4-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
  • Barcelona then lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid in La Liga.
  • Barcelona are scheduled to host Alaves on Saturday.
  • Barcelona have a two-point lead at the top of La Liga ahead of a meeting with Atletico Madrid.
  • Flick said Barcelona must accept their defeats and learn from them.
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