(VIDEO) This Is How Lamine Yamal’s Foot Looked After the Stomp
A harsh challenge left him with a serious wound on his foot, and the most shocking part was that the referee didn’t even call a foul.
The talent of Lamine Yamal once again shined in the match between Barcelona and Las Palmas, but the young winger also paid the price for his skills.
A stomp with no punishment
From the opening minutes, Lamine Yamal was closely marked by Las Palmas defenders. However, the most controversial moment came in the 59th minute when Essugo and Álex Muñoz took him down, with the latter stepping on his foot. Despite the clear infringement, referee Cordero Vega allowed play to continue without blowing the whistle.
After the match, the Barcelona attacker shared a photo of his bloodied foot on social media with the ironic caption: "Not a foul," accompanied by laughing and shocked emojis. His post quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans about the referee’s leniency in such situations.
Crucial in Barcelona’s victory
Despite the rough treatment, Lamine Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s win. He assisted Dani Olmo for the opening goal, setting the stage for a 2-0 victory at Estadio de Gran Canaria. Ferran Torres sealed the result with a brilliant goal in stoppage time.
With this result, Barcelona remains at the top of LaLiga, holding a one-point lead over Atlético de Madrid and three points over Real Madrid, who still have a game to play against Girona.
Next up, Hansi Flick’s squad will face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, in what promises to be an intense showdown.
