The El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona once again delivered a spectacle full of tension, controversy, and emotion. This time, Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory was marked by chaotic incidents in the final minutes — and at the center of it all was Lamine Yamal, who at just 18 years old became the unexpected protagonist of the storm that swept through the Santiago Bernabéu.

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In the closing moments of the match, two brawls broke out between players from both teams, resulting in six yellow cards and one red — shown to backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Among the most talked-about moments were Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Jr. confronting Lamine Yamal with a clear message: “You talk too much.”

The tensions didn’t come out of nowhere. Days before the match, the young FC Barcelona forward had stirred the buildup during an event at the Kings League, where he said: “They steal, they complain, and they do things…” His words resonated inside the Madrid locker room and set the tone for both the pre-match atmosphere and what unfolded during the Real Madrid vs Barcelona clash.

Hostile Bernabéu and Late-Game Tension

Throughout the match, Lamine Yamal was booed every time he touched the ball by the Real Madrid fans. After the final whistle, Carvajal — his teammate on the Spanish national team — reminded him of his comments, while Vinícius Jr. escalated the altercation, running toward him before being restrained by members of Real Madrid’s coaching staff.

Moments earlier, another confrontation had already taken place following Pedri’s red card, pushing the tension to its peak. In total, the referee showed six yellow cards (Rodrygo, Militao, and Vinícius for Real Madrid; Ferran Torres, Fermín López, and Alejandro Balde for Barcelona) and a straight red card to Lunin for “leaving his bench and approaching the rival bench in an aggressive manner.”

Coaches React to the Chaos

After the match, Xabi Alonso and Marcus Sorg — who stood in for suspended Hansi Flick on the Barcelona bench — downplayed the post-match scuffles.
“These are high-tension matches, but there’s no need to overanalyze. Things like this happen in every Clásico,” Alonso said.

Sorg, meanwhile, refused to assign blame: “Honestly, I didn’t see who started it. There were a lot of people shouting between benches… But that’s over. We need to focus on the football.”

Lamine Yamal’s Talent and Youth Continue to Stand Out

Despite the controversy, Lamine Yamal continues to show the personality and composure that make him one of the brightest young talents in world football. Still, what happened in this El Clásico is also a reminder that he’s just 18 years old, still learning, and already knows what it’s like to be in the eye of the media storm.