On Friday, Movistar+ released full content of Yamal's appearance on the podcast "Universo Valdano," where Yamal discussed his views on El Clásico and his hopes for the Champions League. He stated that Barcelona's current weakness lies in facing opponents like Bayern Munich and PSG. When asked about his favorite to win the Champions League, he said he believes PSG is the favorite right now.

On Your Expectations for El Clásico

"Rashford's first El Clásico, we lost 1-2 at the Bernabéu. I watched his performance and thought he didn't seem to understand what El Clásico is. However, in the second leg, he finally understood what El Clásico means—he scored a free kick and showed completely different intensity."

"If you come from La Masia, you understand what El Clásico means from the first time. You know it's a difficult battle. We haven't played Real Madrid in the Champions League yet, and I really want to face them in the Champions League."

You've Faced Racial Discrimination, Insults, and Demeaning Comments Many Times on the Football Pitch

"Although some steps have been taken, we need to be more serious about making certain decisions. Anyone who commits racial discrimination openly, in front of millions of children, should be punished accordingly. Many actions have been taken, which is good, but I think the punishment methods need to change—this behavior is completely intolerable."

Tell Us About Your Thoughts on Messi—You Played Against Him in the World Cup Final

"Although everyone knows he's the greatest of all time, no one expected him to have such a legendary World Cup, leading his team to the final in every match. Argentina had many great players, but Messi always showed up in crucial moments."

"In my opinion, he was the best player in that World Cup because of everything he had and everything he created. No one expected a player Messi's age, not even he himself, to reach such a level."

The Champions League is Barcelona's Main Objective

"Our weakness is against opponents like Bayern Munich or PSG. They are physically stronger, forcing us to run more and stay focused throughout the match. Arsenal, on the other hand, is more tactical and more focused on possession."

Which Team Do You Think is the Favorite to Win the Champions League?

"In my opinion, it's PSG, but their problem is that it's difficult to win again after winning. That's the hardest thing in football—when you win a championship, it's hardest to win it again. That's why I worry we'll become complacent every time we win a title."

What's One of the Greatest Lessons You've Ever Learned?

"I was suspended from the national team for three weeks for doing something stupid. One day, on the way to training, Busquets grabbed me and asked, 'What are you doing in the national team?' He was serious, of course; I was still a kid and terrified."

"I told him what happened, and he said, 'Now you're at Barcelona, everyone knows who you are, no matter what kind of player you are, you have to follow the rules.' From that moment on, I set everything else in my life aside and dedicated myself completely to football. I didn't go out, just trained, played, rested, visited my mother, and then it was football, football, and football again."

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