Barcelona wonderkid speaks out on racist abuse at Santiago Bernabeu – ‘I think you should not…’ | OneFootball

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal continues to display a level of maturity far beyond his age, not just on the football pitch but in life as well.

Whether representing Barcelona or the Spanish national team, he carries himself with a sense of composure that reflects both emotional strength and wisdom.

His recent interview with DAZN (h/t Mundo Deportivo) provided further proof of his growing maturity, as he addressed deeply personal topics with remarkable honesty.

Reflecting on racist abuse

One of the key moments of the interview came when he was asked about the racist abuse he endured at the Santiago Bernabeu during Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga.

Rather than focusing on the negativity, he explained how he chooses to approach such situations with a broader perspective. He admitted that if the result had been different, perhaps the insults would have affected him more.

However, in the end, he prefers to focus on enjoying life rather than dwelling on negativity.

“I think that if we had lost, perhaps I would have thought: “Why are they saying this or that to me?” But in the end, it’s about enjoying life,” he began saying.

Not paying attention

Lamine Yamal has opened up about racist abuse. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Beyond his response to discrimination, Yamal also shared a thoughtful take on why people engage in such behaviour.

Instead of reacting with anger, he believes that individuals who resort to insults may have been raised in an environment that lacked proper values.

For him, the best way to handle such situations is to ignore them and move forward, refusing to let negativity shape his outlook.

“When someone insults you, maybe they were raised that way or they were not given the right values. Therefore, I think you should not pay attention to it and move on.”

Reflecting on his childhood

Reflecting on his childhood, Yamal expressed immense gratitude towards his mother. Despite facing difficulties, she shielded him from hardship, ensuring that he grew up seeing only the good in life.

“Yes, I always tell my mother that I am very grateful to her because, despite how difficult things were for her, she made sure that I didn’t see anything bad.

“So maybe I didn’t have the best childhood in the world, but she made it seem like I did so that I only saw the good and could enjoy it,” he explained.

This perspective has shaped his ability to focus on the positives, both in football and in life, further highlighting the maturity that sets him apart at such a young age.