What happened: Yamal said it makes him happy when people enter the dressing room believing Barcelona can win it. He invoked the club's past as the best team in history and a winner of the competition.

Why it matters: The same Yamal who vowed a Champions League parade was definitely coming did so in May. He warned rivals talk is cheap amid Barcelona's title push that same week.

What to watch: Yamal and Pau Cubarsí await the 2026 Young Talent decision after making the shortlist.