Yamal sparks El Clásico row: “Real always steal and complain” | OneFootball

Three days before Real Madrid-Barcelona, the most anticipated match of the season in Spain, the atmosphere is heating up even more. The spark was ignited by Lamine Yamal, an eighteen-year-old talent from Barcelona, whose statements during a podcast have provoked an unprecedented wave of controversy.

Yamal Ignites the Clasico: “Real Madrid? They steal and always complain” — Storm in Spain three days before the clash

During an appearance on the Chup Chup program hosted by streamer Ibai Llanos, Yamal made comments destined to spark debate: “Real Madrid? They steal and always complain.”

A phrase said in a joking tone, but enough to ignite media debate. The video of the interview went viral within minutes, fueling tensions and reactions across the country, right on the eve of one of the hottest matches of the season.

“Remember the 4-0 at the Bernabeu?”

Yamal didn’t stop there. With a smile, he added fuel to the fire by recalling one of the most painful results for Madrid fans: “Is it hard to score against Real? The last time we played in the league at the Bernabeu it ended 4-0, remember?”

Words that immediately heated up the pre-match atmosphere, with the Clasico scheduled for Sunday at 4:15 PM (live on Italia 1) and crucial for the top of the Liga.

Strong reactions in Spain

The young Blaugrana's statements have generated mixed reactions. On social networks, many Real Madrid fans expressed outrage, accusing Yamal of disrespect and fueling unnecessary tensions.

Among the harshest comments are those of Edu Aguirre, journalist of El Chiringuito: “He doesn’t realize what he represents and what he can say. He’s only 18, but no player can afford to say that a club steals matches.”

Condemnations also came from several former players, while other commentators ironically suggested showing the video to Real players during training at Valdebebas, to “motivate them to put him back in his place.”

The context of the Clasico

The meeting between Real Madrid and Barcelona, scheduled at the Santiago Bernabeu, represents much more than a simple match: it is a challenge that is about prestige, supremacy, and, this year, also the top of the standings. Both teams come to the appointment in good form, but the Yamal episode risks shifting attention from the field to off-field controversies.

For Hansi Flick, Barça’s coach, it will be important to manage the media pressure now weighing on his young talent, while Xabi Alonso might use Yamal’s words as an additional motivational point for his players.

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