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Lamine Yamal to face Lionel Messi in Barcelona?! Catalan giants dreaming of hosting Finalissima between Spain and Argentina at renovated Camp Nou

<p>Spain and Argentina will meet in the Finalissima after both nations won their respective continental competitions in the summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/spain-player-ratings-vs-england-euro-2024-nico-williams-mikel-oyarzabal/blt7813b5aa3697bc7e" target="_blank">La Roja triumphed at the European Championship</a> while <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-colombia-lionel-messi-lautaro-martinez/blte69368f2e711b37d" target="_blank">Argentina won a 16th Copa America trophy</a>. As a result, the stage is set for Yamal and Messi to meet in the showpiece event. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Barcelona have a vested interest in the Finalissima due to the presence of arguably the club's greatest player - and a rising star forging his own legacy in Catalonia. According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/ar/seleccion/por-lionel-messi-y-lamine-yamal-barcelona-propone-al-camp-nou-como-escenario-para-la-finalissima-entre-argentina-y-espana" target="_blank">Bolavip,</a> the Blaugrana want to host the match <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-photos-camp-nou-extensive-renovation-work-complete/blt37b1bb464c4caa7e" target="_blank">at their renovated Camp Nou</a>, and it would certainly be fitting for Messi to return to his former home after his tearful exit three years ago. March 2026 has been suggested as a possible date for the match and Barcelona expect the upgraded stadium to be ready by then, with an increased seating capacity of 105,000.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The lasting image of Messi at Barcelona is of the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-in-tears-at-final-barcelona-press-conference-as-he-confirms-psg-move-is-a-possibility/14fm8fdsj9l451l2phubx0s6aa" target="_blank">eight-time Ballon d'Or winner in tears</a>, forced out due to the club's financial struggles. That doesn't sit well with the Blaugrana or Messi, and hosting the Finalissima would offer all parties a chance to give the icon a proper farewell.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barcelona have a new hero in Yamal and the 17-year-old, who was named Young Player of the Tournament at the Euros, is spearheading Hansi Flick's side as they look to challenge Real Madrid this season. The club's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-spending-limit-la-liga-champions-real-madrid/blta2a487f083ed2916" target="_blank">recent improvement in their financial position</a> leaves them better poised to compete after finishing 10 points behind their rivals last season.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Lamine Yamal to face Lionel Messi in Barcelona?! Catalan giants dreaming of hosting Finalissima between Spain and Argentina at renovated Camp Nou | Goal.com India

Barcelona want to host the Finalissima at the renovated Camp Nou in a matchup that would see Lionel Messi&apos;s Argentina take on Lamine Yamal&apos;s Spain.