Lamine Yamal targets Champions League glory and issues Real Madrid warning
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has set his sights on Champions League glory and a dream showdown with Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Barca suffer a Frenkie de Jong injury blow while Eder Militao returns for Los Blancos.
Lamine Yamal sets sights on Champions League dominance

Lamine Yamal has made it clear that Barcelona's ultimate goal is to conquer the Champions League. At just 19 years and 58 days old, he holds the record for the most goal involvements by a teenager in Champions League history with 21 (11 goals, 10 assists). The wonderkid has set his sights high, aiming to win seven or eight La Liga titles, three consecutive Champions League trophies, and five Ballon d'Or awards.
Barca injury blow: De Jong ruled out of blockbuster clashes

Frenkie de Jong is set to miss the crucial Champions League showdowns against PSG and Real Madrid after spending three and a half months recovering from an MCL injury sustained on 16 June 2026. The Dutch midfielder requires another three weeks to build up his match fitness, with his return pencilled in for 1 November 2026 against Alaves.
Real Madrid boosted by Militao return as Galatasaray await Osimhen

Eder Militao has completed his training programme following surgery in March 2026 and is expected to make his comeback against Villarreal on 10 October 2026. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen has also recovered and is slated to return on 9 October 2026 against Kasimpasa. Prior to his injury, the striker was in sensational form, netting six goals and providing two assists in just four matches.
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