Story byOn-loan Barcelona forward praises Lamine Yamal: ‘The truth is that…’Barca UniversalTue, January 20, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·2 min readAnsu Fati is set for an emotionally charged night in Madrid as the AS Monaco forward prepares to face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League tonight. Currently on loan from Barcelona, the encounter carries extra meaning for a player whose identity remains deeply tied to the Blaugrana. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAhead of the fixture, Ansu Fati spoke to Movistar Plus, offering a personal reflection on what promises to be a special occasion. For the La Masia graduate, the rivalry goes beyond club colours or competition status. Ansu made it clear that the emotional weight of the match has not faded with time or distance. He stated, “Facing Real Madrid, being from Barça, is always a Clasico.”Praise for Lamine YamalThe 23-year-old also took a moment to speak warmly about one of Barcelona’s brightest current stars, Lamine Yamal. Having experienced the pressure of breaking through at a young age himself, Ansu clearly sees familiar traits in the teenage sensation. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe added, “Because of how young he is, because of everything he has shown and continues to show. Ansu Fati has praised Lamine Yamal.