Tension rises before El Clasico as Barcelona star’s recent comments spark irritation in Real Madrid dressing room | OneFootball

If there is one FC Barcelona player who thrives on challenges, it is Lamine Yamal. The young prodigy has already developed a knack for getting under his opponents’ skin, often doing so with his words and actions even before a ball is kicked.

In the build-up to the much-anticipated El Clásico, Yamal once again made headlines with his comments aimed at Los Blancos.

The 18-year-old accused Real Madrid of “stealing and complaining,” remarks that have not gone down well in the Spanish capital.

According to MARCA, these statements have caused significant irritation within the Real Madrid locker room. In Valdebebas, Yamal’s words have been received with a mixture of fatigue and annoyance, as many players now see him as disrespectful toward fellow professionals. The feeling within the Madrid camp is that Yamal’s attitude off the pitch is starting to wear thin among rivals.

The report suggests that Madrid’s players consider his comments incomprehensible, particularly when viewed in the context of the ongoing Negreira case, which continues to cast a shadow over Barcelona. Nevertheless, the remarks have added extra tension to a fixture already filled with history and rivalry.

The report from MARCA also notes that inside the Madrid dressing room, Yamal’s words have become a fresh source of motivation ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. The players have not forgotten last season’s four defeats to Barcelona, and they are reportedly eager to respond on the pitch.

Still, ahead of such a big fixture, these little details can prove to have a big impact. Both teams want to dethrone the other, and this El Clásico promises to be a much closer affair on paper as compared to the one-sided bashing that Los Blancos took last season from Barça in every encounter.

As for Yamal himself, the youngster will look to have an impact on this game in whatever way he can. After all, with Raphinha and other key Barcelona stars missing, a lot of the pressure and eyes will be on the 18-year-old winger to be the difference maker for Barcelona in this game.