PSG defender Lucas Digne already knows how dangerous Barcelona star can be after costly World Cup mistake

PSG defender Lucas Digne already knows how dangerous Barcelona star can be after costly World Cup mistake Lamine Yamal could come up against a familiar opponent at left-back when Barcelona face PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday. As reported before, Lucas Digne is the leading candidate to replace the injured Nuno Mendes at left-back for PSG. That would set up another meeting with the Barcelona winger, who caused the French defender serious problems during the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France. Digne’s costly mistake against Lamine Yamal Their previous meeting produced one of the decisive moments of that semi-final, with Lamine’s awareness forcing Digne into a costly error inside his own penalty area. With the score still 0-0 in the 20th minute, Digne prepared to clear an aerial ball without realising how quickly Lamine was closing him down. The Barcelona youngster anticipated the situation perfectly. Instead of connecting with the ball, Digne caught Lamine’s thigh with his attempted clearance. Barcelona star Lamine Yamal expertly won a penalty against Lucas Digne during the World Cup. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) The referee immediately awarded Spain a penalty, and VAR allowed the decision to stand. Mikel Oyarzabal converted the spot-kick to give Spain the lead. France never recovered, eventually losing 2-0, with Digne substituted 18 minutes before the final whistle. The former Barcelona defender later admitted his mistake and regretted the fact that it had directly cost his team in the semi-final. Another difficult assignment awaits Digne Now 33, Digne has played just 247 minutes across five appearances for PSG this season, having joined the club in the summer. The Barcelona winger does not always need to beat defenders with spectacular dribbles to make the difference. His intelligence can also turn crucial moments in his favour. That was precisely what happened at the World Cup, when a seemingly routine clearance resulted in a decisive penalty. Nuno Mendes’ injury prevents fans from enjoying another battle between himself and Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images) Digne has the experience to anticipate Yamal’s threat and try to stop him, but whether he has the legs to do so remains to be seen. The problem for Luis Enrique is that had Nuno Mendes been fit, he is probably the best in the world at potentially stopping the Barca winger. However, the Portuguese international is unfortunately injured and Digne will have to take his place against his former team. If history is anything to go by, Barcelona’s teenage sensation would be licking his lips at the prospect of facing Digne, but it remains to be seen how their battle unfolds on Tuesday.