Barcelona Thrash Olympiacos 6–1 as Lamine Yamal Shines and Girlfriend Nicki Nicole Cheers From the Stands.
Barcelona sent a clear message to the rest of Europe with a 6–1 demolition of Olympiacos in the Champions League at Montjuïc on Tuesday night. The star of the show was Lamine Yamal, who scored from the penalty spot and provided an assist as Hansi Flick’s men cruised to victory in front of a lively Catalan crowd — including Yamal’s girlfriend, Nicki Nicole.
The Argentine rapper was spotted smiling and chatting with injured Barca stars Raphinha and Dani Olmo in the stands, as the home side ran riot on the pitch. Yamal’s calmness from the penalty spot capped off a perfect night for the 18-year-old forward, whose growing stardom off the field has drawn almost as much attention as his dazzling performances on it.
Fermin Lopez Bags Hat-Trick, Rashford Doubles Up
Barca’s goalscoring display was led by Fermin Lopez, who struck an outstanding hat-trick to take home the match ball. Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, also netted twice in one of his best games in a Barcelona shirt.
Olympiacos briefly made it interesting after pulling a goal back to make it 2–1, but the game turned on its head when Santiago Hezze was controversially sent off. Minutes later, VAR awarded Barca a penalty after Rashford was tripped in the box, and Yamal coolly converted from the spot to make it 3–1. From that point, Flick’s men were untouchable.
Flick Dismisses Talk of Dressing Room Tension
Yamal’s blossoming relationship with Nicki Nicole has been a hot topic in Spain, but Flick insisted there’s no issue within the squad.
“For me, what counts is that when he’s here, he puts in the effort and commitment — and that’s what he does,” Flick said after the game. “I don’t interfere in his private life. What matters is his focus on football.”
Flick also dismissed reports that he had wanted to drop Yamal for disciplinary reasons earlier in the season, calling the rumors “garbage.”
Focus Turns to El Clásico
The victory sets up Barcelona perfectly for El Clásico this weekend against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. A win would see Barca leapfrog their rivals and reclaim top spot in La Liga.
“Lamine is ready,” Flick added confidently. “Whenever the big matches come, he shows up — and I expect the same again in Madrid.”
