This Sunday’s highly anticipated Clasico at Santiago Bernabéu (4:15 PM IST) promises an exciting showdown. In addition to the clash between Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal on the field, the Barcelona star has stirred controversy in the Spanish media by accusing Real Madrid of cheating: “Yes, they steal; they complain all the time…”, he stated during a stream with Ibai Llanos. This remark has ignited discussions in the media, prompting Xabi Alonso to respond.
“Lamine Yamal’s comments? Are we still talking about that? I won’t elaborate further. What matters is how we perform tomorrow. There are numerous statements from people in Barcelona, and I can’t analyze them all,” the Madrid coach said at a press conference, amid rumors of discontent within the Madrid squad regarding the behavior of the 18-year-old Catalan star. This story is far from over.
Lamine Yamal stirs the pot before the Clasico
Less than 24 hours before the match, the Barça player posted an Instagram story celebrating the goal he scored last season at Santiago Bernabéu, showcasing the blurred silhouette of himself and highlighting the boos from the Madrid crowd after his goal, which included racist insults. This move has been deemed provocative by Madrid media, accused of “adding fuel to the fire” and having “too much to say”.
Yamal also shared a video featuring a voiceover outlining his journey as a young Catalan: “When he scores, he doesn’t celebrate out of ego. He celebrates because he knows that goal can change everything. For him, for his supporters, and for his neighborhood.” The video concludes with Yamal stating: “I left fear behind in Mataró a long time ago,” referring to his childhood neighborhood. This has certainly ramped up excitement among supporters in the lead-up to the big match.
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