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    "excerpt": "UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who has been compared to former right-winger Lionel Messi ever since his breakthrough to the first-team squad, acknowledged that the Argentinian is the best in the club\u2019s history, but does not compare himself to the all-time great.",
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    "editor1": "UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, who has been compared to former right-winger Lionel Messi ever since his breakthrough to the first-team squad, acknowledged that the Argentinian is the best in the club\u2019s history, but does not compare himself to the all-time great.<p>Yamal made his Barcelona debut in 2023 and has been an integral part of their comeback to the top of European football this year. Fresh off A European Championship winning campaign, Yamal entered this season on red-hot form and has been key in the side\u2019s success this season which has seen them win the Supercopa de Espana and the Copa del Rey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t compare myself with anyone, same with Messi. I admire Leo, he\u2019s the best in history. I just focus on improving; comparing myself with other players doesn\u2019t make any sense,\u201d said Yamal in a press conference on the eve of his side\u2019s UEFA Champions League semifinal clash against Inter Milan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Spaniard once again showed no signs of pressure when Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the final of the domestic tournament on Saturday. After the game, Yamal grabbed headlines when he stated that Madrid can\u2019t beat Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>When asked about the comments, Yamal replied, \u201cThey can\u2019t say anything to me. When they beat me, then yes!\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona are the top scorers in the competition. Flick\u2019s men have racked up a staggering 37 goals in 12 matches, a jaw-dropping average of 3.08 goals per game. But that doesn't mean Hansi Flick\u2019s side should expect a walkover. Inter boast the tightest defence in the Champions League. In their 12 matches, they\u2019ve conceded just five goals \u2014 a number that highlights discipline, organisation, and rock-solid back-line resilience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yamal acknowledged that Barcelona has not won the UCL since 2015 and the strong Italian defense that Milan possesses, but believes that if his side play like they have been, the Catalonians will progress to the finals in Munich.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cAs kids, we watched Bar\u00e7a win the Champions League in 2015. We play because we feel strongly about the shirt, because we want Bar\u00e7a to win and be on top. Signing from abroad isn\u2019t the same as playing in a derby or a Cl\u00e1sico while playing at La Masia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Yamal acknowledged that Barcelona has not won the UCL since 2015 and the strong Italian defense that Milan possesses, but believes that if his side play like they have been, the Catalonians will progress to the finals in Munich.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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