Dani Carvajal Does Not Wish Lamine Yamal Well: This Is What He Said Before the Spanish Super Cup Final

Lamine is a great kid, but tomorrow we are rivals

As the authoritative voice of the locker room, Dani Carvajal appeared before the media in Jeddah to preview the Clásico in the Spanish Super Cup final. Despite the dip in form Real Madrid is currently experiencing, the fullback remained firm and confident in his team's chances against FC Barcelona.

Respect and Rivalry: Lamine Yamal and Simeone

When asked about his recent friction with Lamine Yamal, Carvajal sought to de-escalate the tension: "He is young and made a specific mistake, but he’s a good kid. Tomorrow, obviously, I don't wish him his best day because we are defending different interests, but there is no personal issue." Likewise, he settled his recent exchange with Cholo Simeone, noting that both are natural competitors who defend their clubs with passion.

Total Support for Xabi Alonso and Physical Status

Carvajal did not shy away from self-criticism regarding the team's decline in performance at the end of 2024, attributing it to a plague of injuries. However, he showed blind faith in his coach: "We are with Xabi to the death." Regarding his personal future and his contract (set to expire in June), the captain was cautious following his ordeal with knee injuries: "The priority is to regain my level and enjoy being on the pitch; if I perform as expected, the renewal will happen naturally."

The Weight of Stars: Mbappé and Vinicius

The captain highlighted the ability of his forwards to decide finals:

On Mbappé: "He is the number one in the world. If he is fit, he will be the defining factor tomorrow."
On Vinicius: "He is motivated by hostile environments and external noise. I am certain he will have an exceptional game tomorrow."

The Recipe for the Title

For Carvajal, the key to success this Sunday lies in clinical efficiency in both boxes and regaining the resilience they showed in the last league Clásico. "I ask the fans for perspective; whenever we’ve been counted out, we’ve come back to win. Tomorrow, the character of this club will be on display," he concluded, even leaving the door open to taking a penalty if the trophy is decided from the spot.