Barcelona winger’s “stealing” comments have sparked frustration and added extra motivation for the Merengues ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes Clásico.
The fallout from Lamine Yamal’s controversial comments continues to grow, with the Barcelona teenager’s remarks about Real Madrid “stealing” having severely irritated the home side’s dressing room just days before the season’s first El Clásico.
According to Marca, the mood within the Real Madrid camp is one of fatigue and frustration towards the 16-year-old prodigy. Players are said to be ‘fed up’ with Yamal, whom they now perceive as “a bad teammate” whose off-pitch behavior is wearing thin.
The squad was reportedly baffled by the timing and nature of the comments, which they found disrespectful, especially so close to a match of such magnitude. The sense of annoyance is compounded by what Madrid players see as a stark contradiction, given the ongoing ‘Negreira case’ involving Barcelona’s historical payments to a former senior referee official.
The remarks have not been taken lightly. The issue was a major topic of discussion during Friday’s training session, and the team now plans to use the perceived slight as fuel for Sunday’s showdown. The memory of four painful defeats to Barcelona last season was already a powerful motivator; Yamal’s words have only added another layer of determination.
While club captain Dani Carvajal is expected to speak with Yamal after the final whistle to clear the air, for now, the damage is done. The comments have solidified the resolve of a Madrid team that sees Sunday’s match not just as a battle for first place in La Liga, but as a chance to respond on the pitch to what they view as a breach of professional respect.
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