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Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old forward for
FC Barcelona, has recently faced criticism
following his performance in the 1-1 draw
against Real Betis on April 5, 2025. While
he displayed moments of brilliance,
including completing eight dribbles and
creating opportunities, he also lost
possession 32 times, which may indicate
fatigue from his substantial playing time
this season.

Throughout the 2024-2025 season, Yamal
has accumulated an exceptional 3,859
minutes on the field for both Barcelona and
the Spanish national team. This heavy
workload is considerable for a player of his
age and experience, potentially contributing
to a dip in form.

Despite recent critiques, Yamal has received
significant praise earlier in the season. In
January, during a 5-1 victory over Real Betis
in the Copa del Rey, he delivered an
outstanding performance, scoring a goal
and providing an assist. This display earned
accolades from former Barcelona star
Neymar Jr., who commented on social
media, "You are very Brazilian; keep dancing.

Additionally, national team coach Luis de la
Fuente has defended Yamal amid critiques
regarding a goal drought, emphasizing the
player's youth and the natural fluctuations in
form that accompany development.

Managing Yamal's playing time and physical
demands will be crucial for Barcelona to
ensure his continued development.