Ansu Fati is set to have an exciting night in Madrid as the Monaco striker prepares for tonight’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Currently on loan from Barcelona, the encounter takes on extra significance for a player whose identity is closely linked to the team. Blaugrana.
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Ansu Fati spoke to Movistar Plus before the game and gave a personal reflection on what will be a special moment.
For La Masia graduates, competition is more than just the club’s colors or competition status.
Ansu made it clear that the emotional weight of the match has not been lost with time or distance. He said, “Facing Real Madrid from Barcelona is always a national derby.”
Praise for Ramin Yamal
The 23-year-old also took some time to speak passionately about one of Barcelona’s brightest current stars, Ramin Yamar.
Having experienced firsthand the pressure to break through as a young man, Ansu clearly saw familiar traits in teenage sensations.
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He added, “Because he’s young and because of everything he has shown and continues to show.
Ansu Fati praises Lamine Yamal. (Photo courtesy: X/AS_Monaco_EN)
“The truth is that I will always wish him the best. Especially coming from La Masia. He is a source of pride for me.”
Ansu’s journey makes his point particularly meaningful. A product of La Masia, he represented Barcelona’s first team from 2019 to 2025 and was once regarded as one of the club’s most exciting prospects.
His early years were filled with commitments, goals and responsibilities far beyond his years.
He scored a total of 29 goals for the team Blaugranaquickly establishing himself as a symbol of the club’s future.
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However, his rise was disrupted by a series of serious injuries that hampered his momentum at crucial moments.
In order to find rhythm and playing time, Fati was loaned to Brighton in the 2023-24 season, but it proved difficult to ensure stable playing time.
Another loan move followed, this time offering Monaco a new environment and a new chance to rebuild confidence.
