Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal rebuffed criticism from former player Rafael van der Vaart after Spain's thrilling win over the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final. Yamal, who scored during the match despite missing a penalty, faced scrutiny for his performance in the first leg. Van der Vaart criticized Yamal's attitude, yet the young player's improved play in the return match secured Spain's progression, leading him to mock Van der Vaart on social media. Spain now prepares to meet France in the semi-finals.
"Yamal didn't seem to take kindly to facing Hato. These are things I notice: I see things that are starting to bother me..."
"If you're that young, you should be happy with every minute you play for Spain... at that age, you have to prove it every minute..."
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