Days before El Clasico, Lamine Yamal stated that Real Madrid receives support from referees. This has upset the Merengues’ locker room, with Kylian Mbappe and his teammates expressing their displeasure.
Lamine Yamal is recognized as one of the top players globally, but some opposing fans, especially from Real Madrid, have criticized him, claiming he is “overconfident.”
Yamal stirred up controversy again when he claimed on Thursday that referees favor Real Madrid, a statement that reached the Merengues just days before their match.
Report: Real Madrid is “tired” of Lamine Yamal’s attitude
In a recent Kings League Twitch stream, Lamine Yamal discussed the upcoming El Clasico. When asked about Real Madrid’s actions, he confirmed he believes they have an unfair advantage.
His comments have caused quite a stir, as it’s rare for an active player to speak about referee bias so directly. The reaction has not only come from fans but has also reached Real Madrid’s locker room.
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Real Madrid’s players are “tired of Lamine, his comments, and his attitude.” This has added to the tension ahead of Sunday’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
During the stream, Yamal also teased Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, a Real Madrid supporter, by mentioning that he knows what it’s like to score at the Bernabeu and vowed to try to score again on Sunday.