UCL: Yamal targets Champions League as Barca vice-captain

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Spain

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UCL: Yamal targets Champions League as Barca vice-captain

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal aims to win the Champions League this season after being appointed vice-captain at just 19 years old. He expressed pride in this responsibility and emphasized that the Champions League is his biggest motivation. Barcelona, seeking their first title in 11 years, begins their European campaign against Feyenoord, with Yamal in strong form after scoring twice in a recent LaLiga match.

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