Galatasaray superstar backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in Ballon d’Or race after UCL embarrassment: ‘Among the best in the world’

Rafael Leao was unable to prevent Galatasaray from suffering a 4-1 defeat against Barcelona , but the Portuguese forward left Istanbul with a strong message about the talent of Lamine Yamal. The Galatasaray winger played a part in the build-up to his side's only goal and witnessed Yamal influence Barcelona's comeback with two decisive assists. Speaking to TNT Sports Brasil after the match, Leao praised the teenager's ability and expressed his hope that the Barcelona star would go on to collect football's biggest individual and team honours.