Dani Carvajal is planning to speak to Lamine Yamal following his controversial comments ahead of the first El Clasico of the season.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clásico Fire Ignites After Yamal’s Pre-Match Comments
Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday in the headline fixture of the La Liga weekend.
Xabi Alonso’s side, currently leading the table, will look to extend their advantage — but victory for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona would see the Catalans leapfrog their rivals and claim top spot.
Barcelona will once again turn to their exciting young talents, including Lamine Yamal, who returns to action after recovering from a groin injury. The teenager will aim to add to his goal tally in what promises to be another thrilling El Clásico.
However, this weekend’s clash has taken on extra spice following Yamal’s controversial remarks made earlier in the week. Appearing on streamer Ibai Llanos’ Twitch channel, the 18-year-old was asked about Real Madrid and jokingly replied:
“They [Real Madrid] steal, they complain… of course they do. Last time I went to the Bernabéu, we won 0–4.”
Though Yamal and Ibai are friends — with Ibai himself being a well-known Madrid supporter — the comments, while intended as light-hearted banter, have reportedly not gone down well inside the Real Madrid dressing room.
According to Marca, Yamal’s words have caused “considerable discomfort” among the squad. The report adds that several Madrid players were left “baffled” and felt the teenager had shown a lack of respect for “the basic codes between professionals.”
While no official response has come from Madrid, sources suggest that the players intend to use Yamal’s remarks as extra motivation for Sunday’s showdown at the Bernabéu.
With the league lead on the line and tensions already simmering, this first El Clásico of the season promises to be a fiery affair — and Yamal’s comments have only turned up the heat.
Carvajal Reportedly Plans Post-Match Confrontation with Yamal Amid Growing Tension
The fallout from Lamine Yamal’s controversial comments ahead of El Clásico continues to escalate. According to Mundo Deportivo, Dani Carvajal — Yamal’s teammate in the Spanish national team — is planning to speak directly with the Barcelona star after Sunday’s clash at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid players are increasingly frustrated with the 18-year-old’s remarks and believe his words could damage the strong unity that has recently defined the Spain squad, particularly during their successful Euro 2024 campaign.
While Real’s dressing room remains angered, some figures within the Barcelona camp have come to Yamal’s defense — including former defender Gerard Piqué, who knows the El Clásico rivalry better than most.
“Let’s accept Lamine as he is,” Piqué said. “Of course, he’ll mature with time — no one is the same at 18 as at 38. As for Madrid’s criticism? It’s understandable. They’d love to have a Lamine of their own.”
Piqué’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among Barcelona supporters, who see Yamal’s confidence as part of his character rather than disrespect. Still, the tension between the two sides continues to build ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter in Madrid.
