Barcelona star Lamine Yamal explains changing Instagram picture to LeBron James
By Seth Vertelney
Published on April 13, 2026.
Barcelona player Lamine Yamal is inspired by NBA legend LeBron James ahead of Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid. Yamal changed his Instagram profile picture to James, who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers overturn a 3-1 deficit to win the final three games of the series. The match, held at Camp Nou, Barcelona must win by at least two goals to avoid losing the first leg 2-0 in Madrid.
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