Raphinha criticises Lamine Yamal after El Clasico: He gave Real Madrid extra motivation

Robin Bairner

Updated: 27 Oct 2025 11:39 GMT
3 min read

Lamine Yamal of Barcelona reacts after El Clasico — © IMAGO

Barcelona star Raphinha has criticised club-mate Lamine Yamal for running his mouth before El Clasico on Sunday.

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In a heated environment, Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid side claimed a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham negating Fermin Lopez’s reply for the Blaugrana.

The match was charged in the hours before kick-off by comments made by Lamine that Real Madrid “rob, complain and do things” to influence the outcome of matches.

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Alonso’s players took exception to these words, with Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior among the Real Madrid stars who told the teenager in no uncertain terms that he talks too much as the match ended with a significant brawl.

Raphinha, who was on the sidelines watching on due to a hamstring injury that might keep him out for another month, was forced to agree with this assessment as he spoke to DANZ after the game.

“He was guilty of being young and lacking maturity to say what he said. His words gave Real Madrid extra motivation,” the Brazil international said (via Defensa Central)

Certainly, the winger himself looked distracted as he failed to make an impact on he game.

Barcelona’s assistant coach Marcus Sorg admitted after the game: “I think he's lacking spark after the injury. He needs rhythm and more games. It's normal; he's 18 years old, and we have to help him. It's normal. The defenders try everything against him. We have to work harder with him.”

Vini Jr was caught explaining the situation to Brazil colleague Raphinha: “What he did before the match isn’t done, it’s not what a good team-mate does.”

What did Lamine Yamal say?

Lamine Yamal’s comments that riled Real Madrid came when he was asked about El Clasico on an appearance on ‘Chup Chup’, a Kings League show.

He was previewing a match between his side, La Capital, and Porcinos with streamer Ibai Llanos, a well know Real Madrid fan.

Asked about similarities between Porcinos as Los Blancos, he said: “Of course, yes… they steal, the complain.”

He also upset Real Madrid with comments about a previous outing at the Bernabeu that were perceived as arrogant.

Asked if he would score in the capital, he said: “I already have, don’t you remember? Last time it was what? 4-0!”

He was asked if that scoreline would be repeated and replied: “I didn’t say that – but it might be!”

From the reaction of Real Madrid’s stars on Sunday, it was clear they were fuelled with extra determination and the outcome was a Clasico win that leaves them five points clear at the top of La Liga.

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