Overview
- Lamine Yamal made the comment on a Kings League YouTube broadcast, and the clip quickly circulated across Spanish media and social platforms.
- Multiple outlets report Real Madrid players took the remark poorly, with suggestions it could strain Spain squad relations, and that Carvajal intends a post‑match conversation.
- Barcelona winger Raphinha will miss Sunday’s game after feeling hamstring discomfort in training, a source told ESPN, extending a layoff that began in late September.
- Spain’s Sports Administrative Court rejected Barcelona’s appeal of Hansi Flick’s red card, so the coach will serve a touchline suspension with assistant Marcus Sorg taking duties.
- The Bernabéu meeting is set for Sunday with Real Madrid first and Barcelona second in LaLiga, and Yamal’s recent record against Madrid includes three goals and two assists in last season’s four wins.