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The Tense Reunion Between Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal at the Spanish Super Cup
A brief gesture, restrained looks, and a recent past that has not been forgotten. In El Clásico, even silence speaks volumes.
A Duel With Recent History
In every El Clásico, individual battles often draw attention beyond the collective result. On this occasion, one of the most anticipated matchups was between Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal—teammates with the Spanish national team and protagonists of a tense episode in their league meeting last October.
That incident left its mark and heightened the intrigue surrounding another face-off, although during the Super Cup final they did not directly clash in decisive on-field actions.
The Encounter After the Match
The moment came after the final whistle, with the trophy already decided and the award ceremony underway. As FC Barcelona formed a guard of honor for Real Madrid, Carvajal—last in line as the captain heading to the podium—stepped out to approach Lamine.
The young Barça winger was standing a few steps behind his teammates, drinking water, when the Madrid full-back moved toward him to offer a handshake.
Polite, but Distant
The images left little room for interpretation. The greeting was brief and correct, but cold. Lamine responded politely, without any sign of closeness or complicity, making it clear that tensions between the two still linger.
No words were picked up by the cameras, but the body language suggested the wound remains open. A minimal gesture, yet enough to fuel debate and confirm that the relationship between them is far from comfortable.
Looking Ahead to the National Team and the World Cup
The episode gains added relevance when viewed through the lens of Spain’s immediate future. With the World Cup just months away, Carvajal’s place remains uncertain, while Lamine Yamal is considered a fixture in the plans.
Should they line up together, both would occupy the right flank—a scenario that adds intrigue to a relationship that, for now, continues to be marked by distance. On the biggest stages, even a simple handshake can say far more than it seems.
