Having shared a locker room with Lionel Messi and coached Lamine Yamal since he was a boy, former defender Oscar Lopez understands the similarities and differences between two generations of talent at Barca.
Liverpool's clash with Atletico Madrid, Barca's visit to Newcastle, and Bayern Munich's encounter with Chelsea are among the most anticipated matches of this week's Champions League group stage opening round.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has questioned Spain's use of Lamine Yamal during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, leading to an injury that will sideline the young forward.
Real Madrid face the longest travel distance of any Spanish team in the 2025-2026 Champions League group stage, but still trail Olympiacos and newcomer Kairat.