Lucas Hernandez Reveals How He Managed to Contain Lamine Yamal in PSG’s Victory Over Barcelona

According to a report by Barca Universal on Wednesday October 21, 2026, Lucas Hernandez played a crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-2 Champions League victory over Barcelona, scoring a goal while using an aggressive defensive approach to restrict the influence of teenage winger Lamine Yamal.

The French defender impressed throughout the encounter, earning praise from PSG manager Luis Enrique and teammate Desire Doue for his performance against Barcelona’s talented youngster.

Hernandez and Yamal were involved in several intense exchanges during the match. After the pair exchanged nudges and shoves, the PSG defender appeared to lightly slap the back of Yamal’s head.

Their confrontation eventually turned playful, with Hernandez later nudging the Barcelona winger and laughing. Yamal responded with a smile, easing the tension between the two players.

Speaking after the game, Hernandez explained his approach to defending against the Spanish international, acknowledging the quality of the young attacker while highlighting the importance of staying close to him.

“Lamine Yamal? A brilliant player. I knew that if I stayed close and played aggressively, he’d find it difficult,” Hernandez said, according to MARCA.

The defender also revealed that he had not expected to start the match until Luis Enrique announced the team during the pre-match meeting. He replaced the injured Nuno Mendes in the starting lineup.

Despite the late change, Hernandez delivered an impressive display at both ends of the pitch, helping PSG secure an important European victory against Barcelona.

“During the pre-match team talk, I found out I was going to start. As I’ve always done, I gave it my all on the pitch,” he explained.

“It’s true that some nights are better than others, but that desire to give my all on the pitch has never left me, and today it’s paid off,” the Frenchman added.

Hernandez’s performance also earned recognition from Doue, who scored and provided an assist during PSG’s victory. The forward identified his teammate as the standout performer of the night.

“For me, Lucas Hernandez was the man of the match,” Doue said.

Luis Enrique also praised Hernandez, highlighting his defensive contribution against Yamal, his goal and the positive influence he brings to the PSG dressing room.

“I’m really happy for him; he’s a player who brings a great atmosphere to the squad and who was excellent today,” the manager said.

“He marked Lamine Yamal incredibly well and also scored a goal. He deserves it,” Enrique concluded.

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