Atletico Madrid star sends 'compliments' to 'quality' Lamine Yamal in classy message after Champions League triumph over Barcelona
Lamine Yamal's Talent Earns Praise from Opponent
Lamine Yamal may have seen his Champions League dreams dashed for another season, but the Barcelona teenager continues to leave contemporary rivals in awe of his generational talent.
Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri Impressed by Yamal
Despite Atletico Madrid securing their passage to the semi-finals, the praise for the 18-year-old has been flowing from the opposition camp, with Matteo Ruggeri praising his quality. Madrid left-back Ruggeri was the man tasked with the unenviable job of marking Yamal during Tuesday's intense Champions League quarter-final second leg.
- Ruggeri faced the challenge of marking the 18-year-old Lamine Yamal.
- Atletico Madrid progressed to the semi-finals.
Matteo Ruggeri praised Lamine Yamal's quality.
Ruggeri Acknowledges Yamal's Impact
While Atleti ultimately progressed, the Italian defender was quick to acknowledge the immense challenge posed by the Spain international at the Metropolitano.
