Lamine Yamal ignites the Clásico with controversial statements
The young Barcelona forward, Lamine Yamal, has generated controversy before the expected Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for this Sunday. The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Madrid leading LaLiga with a two-point advantage over Barcelona after nine matchdays. During an appearance on the Kings League YouTube channel, a competition led by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué, Yamal was asked if Porcinos, La Capital’s rival this weekend, resembles Madrid.Yamal, 18 years old, is no stranger to making bold comments about Madrid. Last season, after Barcelona’s victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, Yamal stated that Madrid couldn’t “handle” Barça. Later, he added: “As long as I win, they can’t say anything; when they beat me, yes.” In the four matches against Madrid last season, Yamal scored three goals and provided two assists, with Barcelona emerging victorious in all encounters: two in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey final, and the Spanish Super Cup. Although a groin injury has affected his performance this season, he has managed to score three goals and provide five assists in seven appearances for Barcelona.Yes, they steal [referring to refereeing decisions]; they complain; they do things…
Lamine Yamal