Lamine Yamal Sends a Strong Message Before Facing Chelsea

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal posted a motivational video on his social media accounts just hours before tonight's match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League.

The video came to reflect the player's readiness and confidence ahead of a decisive match between the two teams, who are tied in points.

The clip included footage of Yamal's most prominent ball skills, accompanied by a narrator's voice delivering a clear message from the young player, who said: "I feel like I'm becoming myself again, renewed, energized, refocused, and nothing can stop me from being who I am."

As shown in the video, there is a scene of Ferran Torres celebrating by symbolically cleaning Yamal's shoe, in a shot inspired by their celebration after Ferran's goal against Athletic Bilbao following an assist from the young player.

This pattern of motivational clips extends to become a routine that Yamal repeats on big match days, in an effort to show his determination before important encounters with Barcelona.