Barca holds urgent meeting about Lamine Yamal after El Clasico 1-2

Barca have held an emergency meeting with agent Jorge Mendes to discuss how to manage Lamine Yamal, according to El Nacional. The move comes shortly after the El Clasico match that Barca lost 1-2 at the Bernabeu, amid the 18-year-old talent being caught up in a private scandal and heated public statements.

Context: The noise outside the pitch right after El Clasico

According to journalist Jordi Martin, Lamine Yamal flew to Italy after the 2-1 loss to Real Madrid. At that time, Barca had a recovery session, which was not mandatory but most of the players attended – except Yamal. Information said that he did not go with his girlfriend – rapper Nicki Nicole – because she was busy in Argentina.

Rumors of the trip to Italy and the girl in Milan: sources and authenticity

Some sources have been quoted as saying that model Anna Gegnoso was the mystery girl who had a “fun” night with Lamine Yamal at a hotel in Milan. These details are currently only from the above sources; Barca has not made an official announcement about the incident.

Tightening media discipline: consequences of controversial statements

Previously, Yamal attracted attention when he said Real Madrid “screamed and stole at the same time”, referring to the referee. This statement caused Real Madrid players such as Carvajal, Courtois, and Vinicius to express their attitudes after the match. According to sources, Barca asked Yamal to limit his statements on the media and social networks to avoid escalating the incident.

Urgent meeting: Prioritize stability for 18-year-old player

El Nacional said the meeting between Barca and Jorge Mendes was aimed at finding a solution to manage Yamal more closely, to prevent him from straying from his professional development trajectory. At 18 years old, this player is considered a strategic asset of the club and needs a peaceful and stable environment.

In that context, Barca is said to be trying to "cool down" public opinion, limit the leakage of unfavorable information and protect players from media pressure.

Professional impact: the dressing room, Hansi Flick and the rhythm of play

The off-field turmoil comes at a time when Barca are running out of steam. The team have lost three of their last five games, including a 2-1 defeat at the Bernabeu. For Hansi Flick, managing the dressing room – especially guiding a young talent like Yamal – has become an urgent issue alongside the need to improve performance on the pitch.

At the tactical level, individual focus and discipline can influence the overall organization: pressing rhythm, transitions and options in the final third. Mental stability and lifestyle habits are therefore considered fundamental conditions for Yamal to develop his professional strengths.

Statistical framework and context

• Latest El Clasico score: Real Madrid 2-1 Barca (Barca lost 1-2, Bernabeu).
• Barca's recent streak: lost 3/5 matches (according to source content).
• Lamine Yamal's age: 18.

What Barca expects from Yamal

Barca's internal team is said to be unhappy with what is seen as a lack of respect for opponents. The club's immediate goal is to help Yamal control his personal media, maintain work discipline and focus on the pitch.

In another development mentioned, Yamal is in the process of buying back the apartment that once belonged to Shakira and Pique, to ensure security and reduce attention. This is also part of the effort to find stability outside of personal life.

Taking into account what is known so far, Barca are taking a cautious approach: keeping the media noise to a minimum, coordinating with agents and prioritizing the conditions that will help Yamal develop in the right direction. Further decisions – if any – are expected to be based on internal discipline and the team’s professional needs.