Barcelona faces a series of four consecutive La Liga matches starting at 16:15, coinciding with Ramadan for Lamine Yamal.
Yamal, a practicing Muslim, fasts from dawn to sunset during Ramadan, and with matches beginning in the afternoon, he plays many hours after his last meal.
The club has developed a specific protocol through their medical and nutrition teams to protect Yamal's health and maintain his competitive performance.
The biggest difficulty is thirst, so the focus is on hydration during nighttime hours after sunset using electrolytes, broths, and special drinks to restore mineral balance.
His nutrition is precisely controlled, prioritizing slow-absorbing carbohydrates, proteins (fish, chicken, yogurts), and healthy fats (nuts, avocado), with dates served traditionally to break the fast alongside fluids.
Yamal consumes several meals during the night, including a light dinner, a pre-sleep meal, and a final meal before dawn.
Coaches and nutritionists adjusted routines ahead of Ramadan to ease transition and avoid sudden impacts on his condition.
Coach Hansi Flick emphasized that Yamal wants to play and the club plans to support him without extraordinary measures.
During this crucial phase of the season with four back-to-back matches at the same time, Lamine faces an added challenge, relying on faith and structured support to continue making a difference with proper planning.
