More than a week has passed since a confrontation occurred between Barcelona teenage talent Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal. This took place after the final whistle in the first El Clasico of the season at Santiago Bernabeu, where the hosts secured a 2-1 victory.
Following the match, a verbal exchange between Lamine and Carvajal ignited a large scuffle involving players from both teams. The event sparked concerns about how the relationship between these key Spanish national team players might be affected, especially with the World Cup approaching.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has, for the first time, commented on the clash between Carvajal and Lamine. He appeared unbothered by the possible consequences of the altercation on team dynamics within the national squad.
“There has never been any incident, any strange behaviour from anyone. There are no schoolyard fights. The feeling is one of family, of unity, prioritising the common good over individual gain.”
De la Fuente expressed confidence that the disagreement will not harm the cohesion among the players, emphasizing a united atmosphere in the Spain camp.
The Spain coach remains confident that the post-Clasico confrontation between two key players will not disrupt team unity as they prepare for the World Cup.