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Barcelona names Lamine Yamal vice-captain for Champions League

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Barcelona named 19-year-old forward Lamine Yamal vice-captain for the Champions League.
Barcelona open the group stage Wednesday versus Feyenoord at Camp Nou to end an 11-year drought.
Paris Saint-Germain target a third straight Champions League crown as Luis Enrique tweaks the squad.
Bayern Munich driven by Harry Kane’s 36-goal season chase a third Bundesliga title and deeper Champions League run.

History

Historical Context

Barcelona won its first European Cup in 1992, beating Sampdoria 1-0 after extra time on a Ronald Koeman free-kick at Wembley, the first Spanish triumph since 1966 and the final edition before the competition became the Champions League. The victory launched a legacy of youth development that today sees 19-year-old Lamine Yamal named vice-captain for the group-stage debut against Feyenoord.

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Story summary

Barcelona named 19-year-old forward Lamine Yamal vice-captain for the Champions League.
Barcelona open the group stage Wednesday versus Feyenoord at Camp Nou to end an 11-year drought.
Paris Saint-Germain target a third straight Champions League crown as Luis Enrique tweaks the squad.
Bayern Munich driven by Harry Kane’s 36-goal season chase a third Bundesliga title and deeper Champions League run.

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