Overview
- The 18-year-old winger converted a penalty at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and celebrated with a crown gesture, a point toward the stands and a blown kiss to Nicki Nicole.
- Nicki Nicole watched from a VIP section holding Yamal’s No. 10 shirt, with broadcasts capturing her near injured Barcelona players and highlighting the moment.
- Fermín López recorded a hat-trick in the group-stage win, with additional goals beyond Yamal’s spot kick also on the scoresheet.
- Clips from the stadium and recent public outings, including video of Nicki Nicole driving Yamal to a Barcelona training session, have circulated widely on social media.
- Some media and fans voiced concern about potential distractions and reports cite calls for focus from the coach, yet claims of harm to Yamal’s form remain unsubstantiated.