Barcelona’s preseason is moving into its final stages, and Lamine Yamal is giving supporters plenty of reasons to be excited about what could be another spectacular season. The Spanish star looked sharp during their latest training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, where Barcelona continued preparations for their trip to Switzerland to face FC Basel.
The session was the team’s final workout before traveling for the penultimate friendly of preseason. And Yamal made sure to provide one more highlight before the squad boarded its flight. The World Cup champion produced a spectacular goal at the end of the session, adding another reminder of the extraordinary talent Barcelona will have at its disposal when the competitive season begins.
Lamine Yamal hits a magic trick that turns into a goal during Barcelona’s training
Yamal is already looking sharp
Yamal’s return to Barcelona has been closely watched after he and Spain’s other World Cup players were given time off following their international commitments. The 19-year-old returned to the club earlier this week and initially followed an individualized training program before progressing into group work. By Saturday, Barcelona had every available first-team player involved in the session.
Barcelona needs its stars to reach peak fitness quickly, with the new season approaching and the club’s La Liga opener against Elche scheduled for August 23. The remaining preseason matches are therefore becoming increasingly important opportunities to build rhythm. Yamal’s sharpness is particularly significant because of how much Barcelona’s attack can revolve around his ability to create something from nothing.
A magical finish gets fans talking
The spectacular goal Yamal scored at the end of Saturday’s session provided exactly the type of moment that gets Barcelona supporters excited Training goals obviously don’t carry the same weight as competitive goals, but Lamine has developed a reputation for producing extraordinary moments even when the stakes are relatively low.
His combination of acceleration, close control, creativity and finishing makes him one of the most difficult players in the world to defend when he is given space to attack. The fact that he already appears to be in excellent shape after returning from his post-World Cup break is particularly encouraging for Barcelona.
The next test comes Sunday when Barcelona travels to Switzerland to face FC Basel at St. Jakob-Park. The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, and represents Barcelona’s penultimate preseason game before official competition begins. It will also be an opportunity for Flick to continue integrating his returning internationals and determine how much playing time to give players who have only recently returned to the squad.
