Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has made a swift return to the Spanish capital, flying into Madrid on Friday, March 8, just a day after his international duties with Spain concluded.
The 16-year-old winger was part of the Spanish squad that faced Brazil in a high-profile friendly at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, March 26, a match that ended in a 3-3 draw. Yamal played the full 90 minutes and was a constant threat, earning widespread praise for his performance on the grand stage.
Following the international break, Yamal rejoined his Barcelona teammates to prepare for their crucial La Liga fixture against Celta Vigo on Saturday, March 9. The team trained at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday morning before departing for Vigo.
However, in a curious turn, Yamal did not travel with the main squad on the scheduled flight to Vigo. Instead, the club confirmed that the young star took a separate, private flight from Barcelona to Madrid earlier on Friday. From there, he will connect directly to Vigo to link up with the team ahead of the match.
Barcelona has provided an official explanation for this unusual travel arrangement. A club statement clarified that the decision was made for “technical reasons,” specifically to manage Yamal’s workload and ensure his optimal physical condition for the game against Celta. The club emphasized that this is a common procedure used to aid player recovery, especially following intense international commitments.
The focus now shifts to the Balaídos Stadium, where Barcelona will be looking to secure vital points in the title race. All eyes will be on Yamal to see if his unique travel schedule pays off with another electrifying performance on the pitch.
