Yamal teases Real Madrid before clásico, players react | OneFootball

The atmosphere of El Clásico is already heating up before the ball even starts rolling. This Sunday, at 12:15 PM (Brasília time), Real Madrid and Barcelona face off at the Santiago Bernabéu for the Spanish Championship, in a clash that promises to be fiery both on and off the pitch. And one of those responsible for raising the tension is the young forward Lamine Yamal.

The Barcelona striker drew attention with controversial statements. During an appearance on the Kings League, Yamal compared Real Madrid to Porcinos FC, a team in the tournament organized by Gerard Piqué.

“Of course you can (compare them), they steal and complain…,” said the number 10 of the Catalan club, provoking their biggest rival. The comment caused a stir behind the scenes at the Merengue club, which discussed the matter during Friday’s training session.

The young striker, only 18 years old, also recalled Barcelona’s last victory at the Bernabéu, when the team achieved a historic 4-0 thrashing, and emphasized that he has already scored “several times” against their rivals.

Repercussion in Spain

The striker’s statement did not go unnoticed in Spain. According to the newspaper Marca, Real Madrid players considered the comment as provocation and mockery, but stressed that Yamal’s attitude is not a surprise, considering his outgoing and bold temperament.

Meanwhile, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and teammates like Ronald Araújo highlighted Yamal’s professionalism on the field, stating that what matters most is what he does in training and matches.

According to the Spanish newspaper, despite the provocative tone, Barcelona continues to closely monitor the young star’s routine, paying attention to the influence of his inner circle, which may guide decisions off the field. His agent, Jorge Mendes, also remains close to ensure the player’s career stays on a consistent path.

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