“Yes, they steal, they complain all the time. » In one sentence, delivered in a tone of irony during an online broadcast, Lamine Yamal started a fire. Two days before the Clasico, this sting directed against Real Madrid was experienced as an unbearable provocation in the Spanish capital.
“Stupid”, “disrespectful”... the words are hard. And a response, not media but human, was promised.
A man-to-man chat after the match
This answer will be given by Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal. According to information from the Catalan press, the Merengue right-back plans to have a discussion with his young teammate from the selection, once the match is over. No press release, no settling of scores through the media. Just an explanation, from man to man, to make him understand that such comments are unacceptable.
Because beyond the rivalry between clubs, it is the harmony of the national selection that is at stake. By thus accusing his rival club, Yamal has crossed a red line. He has jeopardized good understanding within La Roja, where Madrilenians and Barcelonans must live together. Carvajal, as captain, feels entrusted with a mission: to remind him of the rules.
The Clasico of tension: Carvajal will “explain himself” with Yamal
The Clasico is launched
This controversy had the merit of launching the Clasico even before kick-off. Yamal, true to his reputation as an insolent prodigy, played his role perfectly. He put pressure, he made people talk, he stung the opponent's pride. A psychological war of which he has the secret.
Now there remains the truth on the ground. Sunday evening, on the lawn of the Bernabéu, words will no longer have their place. It will be up to football to speak. And Dani Carvajal will undoubtedly be keen to give his first response to Lamine Yamal, not with words, but with tackles. The duel is on. And it looks hot.
