“Leave it grow”: Ronaldo wants to put pressure from Yamal ahead of the League of Nations

Cristiano Ronaldo has diminished any notion of personal rivalry ahead of the clash of the League of Nations in Portugal with Spain, where he will face the feeling of adolescence Lamine Yamal for the first time.

“There are different generations, there is one and another leave the stage. If you want to see me like another generation, it is OK,” said the 40 -year -old Portugal captain.

“When you talk about a clash between Cristiano and someone else, it’s not how it works. The media always try to do things, which is normal, but it’s a team versus another.”

Despite the media story, the Sunday game in Munich is becoming a symbolic passage of the torch: Ronaldo, possibly the best player of his generation, faces Yamal, widely considered the brightest teenage star in world football.

The two forwards found the network in their respective semifinals, shaping this long -awaited final. Yamal helped Spain an exciting 5-4 victory over France, while Ronaldo scored the decisive goal in Portugal’s victory over Germany.

For Yamal, the final comes just days before the 18th anniversary. Being considered a contestant Golden Ballon, Barcelona Winger has enjoyed an impressive start of his career, both at the club and international level.

It is for us. It is for you. It is for Portugal. Tomorrow is the day to re -make history 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/p1sgcgvwxo

– Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) June 7, 2025

The two players talked to each other at the time of the game.

Ronaldo said of the teenager: “This boy has been doing things very well in a club and national team that help him a lot.

“It’s a great atmosphere to show their quality.

“Let it grow, do not put it under pressure so that we can enjoy a talent like this for many years.

“I would like to take pressure and leave it in peace. He has a lot of talent.”

Yamal was equally respectful, saying: “It’s a legend of football. I, like all players, have great respect for Cristiano.

“This is the type of game I want to play, to prove who I am.”