Lamine Yamal sends out hopeful message after Barcelona’s Copa del Rey exit

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has urged supporters to keep the faith after the club’s midweek Copa del Rey elimination at the hands of Atlético, insisting the season still holds “many things to be excited about.”

The 16-year-old forward, who had headed straight for the tunnel at full-time on a subdued night at Camp Nou, took to Instagram on Thursday to thank the club’s fanbase and underline his belief in what lies ahead.

“Thank you for last night, Culers. We still have many things to be excited about,” Yamal wrote. “Visca el Barça sempre!”

Yamal arrived at the tie brimming with confidence after registering his first professional hat-trick against Villarreal last weekend. Although he did not add to his personal tally against Atlético, he showcased his creative influence by setting up Marc Bernal for the midfielder’s maiden senior goal.

With the domestic cup dream now over, Hansi Flick’s side must recalibrate quickly. A demanding La Liga clash against Athletic Club and a pivotal Champions League meeting with Newcastle are next on the calendar, leaving little time to dwell on the disappointment.

For Yamal, the message is clear: the story of this campaign is far from finished, and both he and his teammates intend to write the next chapters with the same vigor that has defined their recent resurgence.