Yamal: The Outside World Has Been Talking About My Groin Pain and Low Mood—It’s All False

In the UEFA Champions League match where Barcelona drew 3-3 away to Club Brugge, Yamal equalized the score to 2-2 for Barça in the 61st minute. After the game, he clarified his recent situation in an interview.

On the draw

“We are Barça, and we should always win. But now we are already focusing on the next league game.”

“This away game was very tough. When you concede three goals, it’s hard to win—this is something we need to improveon.”

On scoring a brilliant goal

“I did my best. It was a quick attack, and Fermín passed the ball to me with his heel. Well, but I still feel upset about not winning the game. I hope we can win the next round.”

On Messi scoring similar goals

“I can’t be compared to Messi—he’s scored tons of goals like this. I have to follow my own path.”

On his recent personal form

“The outside world has been talking about my groin pain and low mood, but it’s all false. I’m just trying to get back to training and my original level of play. That’s when I feel the best and happiest.”

On being booed

“I don’t think being booed is an accident—others might not get booed in the same situation. If I’m booed, it’s because they know I’m doing well on the pitch. I don’t worry about it.”