There's a new Lamine Yamal. Barcelona's promising youngster prepared in a special way for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Atlético Madrid.

The Blaugrana striker decided to change his look ahead of this clash, in which they have to overturn a heavy 4-0 defeat at the Metropolitano, and shared his new look with his fans.

Yamal debuts new look

If Barça wants to secure its place in the Copa del Rey final, it will have to go to Spotify Camp Nou and produce a true work of art to overturn a result that gives Diego Simeone's side a huge advantage. And Lamine could be a big help, as he is coming off a hat-trick against Villareal.

The 18-year-old has become a key player for the team and, for that reason, he didn't want to leave any loose ends, not even his own style. Before the game, Yamal decided to stop by the barber shop, get a haircut, and maintain his blonde highlights.

Wagner Tenorio, his hairdresser and Rodrygo Goes' too, shared photos and videos on his official Instagram account of Yamal's visit to his salon, and fans left their support in the comments:

"Every haircut suits you, Lamine!!! Great game today, good luck," "Ready for tonight," "Visca Barça," "Ready for battle," "The man knows he'll come back today," were some of the messages that Barça fans left for Lamine.

Although it is unknown whether this ritual is due to superstition or simply to continue taking care of his image, there is no doubt that for Lamine, every detail counts.

Meanwhile, in the run-up to the match, Hansi Flick showed his support for the team and said: "We want to make the impossible possible and we believe we can do it."

In addition to the comeback that Barcelona has to achieve, they will have to do so without two of their players: Eric García and Robert Lewandowski will not be available.

The truth is that, in the Copa del Rey, the rivalry between Barça and Atlético has already become a classic, with 24 matches in total. Of those, Barcelona has 14 wins to Atlético Madrid's 10. Who will come out on top this time?