The Catalan jewel has become the subject of debate in the Spanish press, and his off-field behavior has drawn comparisons with the former Barça player
Lamine Yamal’s off-field attitude has been at the center of the Spanish sporting debate in recent days, but especially after Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid last Sunday (26). According to one of the main local media, Marca, the young Catalan had all it takes to “be the best in the world”, but “he chose the path of Neymar”.
The comparison with the Brazilian arises above all from the behavior – also contrasting with those of Messi and Iniesta – of the youngster on the eve of the Clásico. This is evidently in line with the lackluster performance during the match. According to the newspaper Lamine must reconsider his attitude off the pitch, but also review himself on the pitch.
Signed by journalist Juan Ignacio Garcia-Ochoathe report critically evaluated the 18-year-old player’s performances and attitude. The text also regrets the fact that the talent chose star Neymar as inspiration.
“Lamine, who has all it takes to be the best player in the world. To do so, he will have to pay more attention to his performances if he does not want to become an unpopular player. Considering that he could admire Barça idols like Messi, xavi and Iniesta, it’s a shame he insists on being Neymar,” an excerpt reads.
“Barça’s number 10 would have liked to be the protagonist in the pre-match press conference, but he couldn’t do it at the Bernabéu. Lamine, who had provoked El Classic with some unpleasant comments, he was in the shadow of himself, perhaps hampered by his pubic problems,” he added.
Pre-match controversy
The criticism of Lamine intensified on Sunday, but began the week before El Clásico. In a relaxed appearance at the Kings League, a competition in which Neymar also participates, the youngster accused Real Madrid of “stealing” the Spanish championship.
The youngster addressed the topic in a relaxed tone, but the impact still resonated with fans, media and rival players. Lamine participated in a live broadcast with streamer Ibai Llanos and former defender Gerard Piqué, creator of the Kings League.
“Yes, of course, them [Real] they steal, they complain…”, said the player. Questioned by Llanos If he really believed it, the young man he replied, “Well, let’s see, let’s see.”
Lamine Yamal live from Kings League Spain.
For you, Los Porcinos (Ibai Llanos’ team) are like Real Madrid?
Lamine Yamal: “Yes, they always steal and complain…”
Ibai: “Does Real steal?”
Lamine Yamal: “Well, let’s see…”
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Yamal becomes the target of provocations
In addition to fans and media, rival players also spoke out about the statements. Some athletes downplayed the incident or regretted their statements, while others took advantage of the triumph to return the provocation.
“Talking is easy,” wrote Jude Bellingham, scorer of one of Merengue’s winning goals, on his Instagram. Now the steering wheel Tchouameni he also commented on the episode, but spoke publicly in a mixed zone.
“If he wants to talk, there’s no problem. In the end the game is won on the pitch and today we won,” he said.
Yamalwho recently wore Barça’s number 10 shirt and plays a central role in the club’s sporting project, suffered from the opponent’s marking throughout the match. Furthermore, he had a heated argument with Wines Jr. at the end of the match, but from the beginning of the second half they were strange.
Distance between rivals
With the victory at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid reaches 27 points and opens a five-point advantage over Barcelona, which remains at 22. The result consolidates the good moment of the team led by Xabi Alonso and has increased the pressure on the Catalan team, which seeks to react this season.
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