Barça: Lamine Yamal unhappy after being subbed off against Levante, Flick downplays the incident

Europe 22 February 2026 at 15:11

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

This Sunday, Lamine Yamal made headlines despite Barça's convincing win over Levante in LaLiga (3-0). The young sensation showed his frustration as he was substituted.

Barça comfortably brushed aside Levante (3-0) tonight to reclaim the top spot in LaLiga. Beyond the emphatic victory, one image stole the spotlight: Lamine Yamal's grimace as he left the pitch in the 88th minute, replaced by Roony Bardghji.

Visibly annoyed, the young winger did not hide his irritation. His reaction sparked debate in Spain. On Cadena SER, José Mari Bakero expressed his frustration: "I'm tired of players who get angry when they're subbed off. Fed up with hearing about their entourage or what the club says."

In the post-match press conference, Hansi Flick responded directly, refusing to escalate the situation. "That's important for you," he shot back at a journalist, before brushing aside the controversy: "He played well, and it's normal. I understand his anger; I wouldn't understand it if he was happy."