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'You're a monster!' - Lamine Yamal singled out for special praise by Inter star Alessandro Bastoni after 'incredible feat' against Barcelona in Champions League

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/lamine-yamal-could-be-the-best-teenager-in-50-years-gary-neville-barcelona/blt66a3fd8702fc5ea6" target="_blank">Yamal was one of the best players across both legs of the Champions League semi-final</a> clash between Inter and Barcelona. In the first leg, the 17-year-old had the Nerazzurri's defensive line in shambles as he scored once and hit the bar on two other occasions. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/yann-sommer-legendary-lamine-yamal-save-inter-stun-barcelona-comeback-victory-reach-champions-league-final/blt12f7ea418ce5d23c" target="_blank">Yamal threatened Yann Sommer's goal multiple times</a> in the second leg, while he also managed to complete 14 dribbles in the clash at San Siro, one less than the Champions League record set by Neymar in 2020.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ultimately, it just wasn't to be for Yamal and Barcelona, who eventually lost 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate. During the 210 minutes of action between the Nerazzurri and the Blaugrana, Bastoni was constantly called into action to defend against Yamal, and he has now called the teenager a 'terrifyingly good kid'.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>On Instagram, Bastoni wrote: "Respect to our opponents – they showed incredible strength and heart. And special mention to a terrifyingly good kid: Lamine Yamal, you’re a monster."</p><p>Bastoni also added a photo of himself wearing Yamal's jersey during the post-match celebrations.</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt008e1fe21acf6a66/Screenshot%202025-05-09%20at%2016-49-20%20Instagram.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt008e1fe21acf6a66/Screenshot%202025-05-09%20at%2016-49-20%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt008e1fe21acf6a66/Screenshot%202025-05-09%20at%2016-49-20%20Instagram.png?format=jpg" alt="Alessandro Bastoni Lamine Yamal jersey" data-source="Instagram (@alessandrobastoni)" data-copyright="Instagram (@alessandrobastoni)" data-portal-copyright="Instagram (@alessandrobastoni)" perform:prop="uuid:blt008e1fe21acf6a66;width:373;height:419"></picture>

WHAT BASTONI SAID

<p>Inter are still competing for the Serie A title against Napoli, and they have three more league games remaining until they have to travel to Munich to take on Paris Saint-Germain on May 31 in the Champions League final.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BASTONI?

'You're a monster!' - Lamine Yamal singled out for special praise by Inter star Alessandro Bastoni after 'incredible feat' against Barcelona in Champions League | Goal.com

Inter&apos;s Alessandro Bastoni has labelled Barcelona&apos;s Lamine Yamal a &apos;monster&apos; after the 17-year-old&apos;s stunning Champions League showings against the Nerazzurri.

&apos;You&apos;re a monster!&apos; - Lamine Yamal singled out for special praise by Inter star Alessandro Bastoni after &apos;incredible feat&apos; against Barcelona in Champions League

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