UCL: He knows me now – Barcelona’s Yamal takes dig at Galatasaray star

According to a report from Daily Post Nigeria, on Thursday October 15, 2026, Lamine Yamal appeared to take a playful swipe at Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina after Barcelona claimed a 4–1 victory over the Turkish side in the Champions League.

The Barcelona winger played a key role in the result, providing two assists and earning the Player of the Match award. After the final whistle, Yamal shared a photograph of himself holding the award on Instagram. He added a brief caption: “He knows me now?”

The post seemed to refer to comments Lemina made in August last year. At the time, the Galatasaray midfielder was asked to choose between his teammate Leroy Sané and Yamal. Lemina responded: “Who is Lamine Yamal? I don’t know him. I know Sané.”

Yamal’s latest post offered a light-hearted response following an impressive performance against Lemina’s club. His two assists helped Barcelona secure a convincing win at Rams Park, while the individual award further highlighted his influence on the match.

Barcelona will now turn their attention to domestic competition, with a La Liga fixture against Real Betis coming up this weekend. Yamal will hope to continue his strong form and help his side add another victory.

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