Yamal sets Spain on fire ahead of El Clasico: "Real Madrid robs, complains, does things..."

There are perhaps crazier rivalries, but hardly any derby in the world can match the quality of a duel between Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona. This Sunday we will see another edition of El Clasico (6.15 pm), as Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham take on Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.

As if that wasn't enough to raise the temperature itself ahead of the clash, young Yamal decided to light a match and throw it into the gas tank.

Intentionally or not, the teenage star did on Thursday night while appearing alongside media personality Ibai Llanos as part of a promotional event for the "King's League", in which Lamine Yamal is the team president. Asked about Los Blancos, Lamine Yamal was blunt.

"Yes, they rob, they complain, they do things… Man, let's see," Yamal said.

After Ibai - a Real Madrid fan - told him that he'd need to score a goal at the Santiago Bernabeu if he wanted his team to celebrate a victory, Yamal replied:

"I already did it, you didn't forget, did you? When we won 4-0. Let it be the same now."

Of course, this super-confident statement reached Real Madrid players, and they seem eager to respond on the pitch.

According to Marca newspaper, Yamal's statements accusing Real Madrid of "stealing and complaining" have resonated in the Los Blancos locker room.

They believe that Yamal, which they do not attribute to his youth, "does not respect the basic codes among professionals".

Marca adds that this is not the first time Real Madrid players have detected this behaviour from the Barca star. Moreover, his words were apparently discussed during Friday's training session at Valdebebas. They have caused considerable discomfort in the Royals' dressing room, as they want to use them as fuel for this Sunday's match, in which the top spot in the Spanish La Liga is at stake.

It will be much more than just another game, for sure...

LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 10

Friday

22.00: (2.05) Sociedad (3.50) Sevilla (4.00)

Saturday

15.00: (1.82) Girona (3.60) Oviedo (5.00)

17.15: (2.10) Espanyol (3.45) Elche (3.90)

19.30: (1.70) Athletic Bilbao (3.45) Getafe (5.70)

22.00: (3.10) Valencia (3.40) Villareal (2.30)

Sunday

16.00: (2.15) Mallorca (3.30) Levante (3.50)

18.15: (2.05) Real Madrid (4.30) Barcelona (3.20)

20.30: (2.40) Osasuna (3.35) Celta (3.25)

23.00: (2.20) Rayo Vallecano (3.20) Alaves (3.80)

Monday

23.00: (3.20) Betis (3.40) Atletico Madrid (2.25)

***odds are subject to change***