Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal names toughest player he ever faced

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has named Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy the toughest opponent he has faced in his professional career so far.

During a recent chat with Mundo Deportivo, Yamal was asked to name the defender against whom he struggled to play.

The Spain international responded: “In the Spanish Super Cup final, Ferland Mendy was a tough challenge for me.”

Yamal featured for 29 minutes in the 4-1 Supercopa de Espana final defeat against Real Madrid earlier this January.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal names toughest player he ever faced