Barena tunes in to watch Yamal at Barcelona
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 김현수 기자
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Key points
- Atlético's Álex Barena hails Lamine Yamal as the world's best player and admits he watches Barcelona matches specifically to see him perform
- Barena reveals he's watching a player for the first time since Messi's era, underscoring his admiration for the Barcelona winger
- Close friends from Valencia's youth academy, Barena welcomed Kang-in Lee to Atlético with a supportive comment on social media
Summary
Atlético Madrid's Álex Barena has declared himself a fan of Lamine Yamal. According to an interview reported by Interfutbol, Barena ranks Yamal as football's finest talent and tunes in to Barcelona matches to watch him play. It marks the first time since Messi's departure that he's attended a match specifically to see one player perform.
Barena and Kang-in Lee came through Valencia's youth system together and remain close friends. When Lee joined Atlético, Barena posted a welcoming comment on social media.
Original headline
이강인 아틀레티코 입단 환영한 ‘절친‘ 바에나, 뜻밖의 팬심 고백 “야말 있어 바르셀로나 경기 항상 챙겨봐”
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