‘Who is he?’ — Galatasaray star’s comments on Lamine Yamal resurface before Barcelona clash

According to a report by Barca Universal on Tuesday October 13, 2026, Mario Lemina’s past comments about Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal have resurfaced on social media just hours before Galatasaray face the Spanish giants in the Champions League.

The Galatasaray midfielder made the remarks in August 2025 during an interview in which he was asked to choose between Yamal and his teammate Leroy Sané.

Lemina responded bluntly, saying: “Who is Lamine Yamal? I don’t know him. I know Sané.”

The comments have attracted renewed attention ahead of the European encounter in Istanbul, with some Barcelona supporters interpreting his response as a dismissal of Yamal’s ability.

However, it remains unclear whether Lemina intended the remark as a joke, a provocation or simply an expression of support for his Galatasaray teammate.

The timing has added an extra talking point to the fixture, as Yamal prepares to face Galatasaray for the first time in his career. The Barcelona winger has established himself as one of the most exciting young players in European football, making him a key figure to watch in the contest.

Barcelona will be hoping Yamal can make his mark against the Turkish side, while the home crowd at Istanbul’s RAMS Park is expected to create a hostile atmosphere for the visitors.

If Yamal delivers a decisive performance, Lemina’s old comments could attract even more attention after the match. For now, however, the focus remains on the Champions League clash, with the midfielder’s remarks adding another subplot to an important European encounter.

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