The calm before El Clasico never lasts long — and this time, it’s Lamine Yamal who’s lit the fuse.
The Barcelona prodigy has caused quite a stir in Spain after making a cheeky jab at Real Madrid during a live [Twitch chat](https://www.cope.es/programas/tiempo-de-juego/noticias/lamine-yamal-calienta-clasico-real-madrid-roba-20251023_3238038.html#google_vignette).
Just days before the two giants clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, Yamal’s words have sent fans and media alike into a frenzy.
The 18-year-old was chatting with popular streamer Ibai Llanos and former Barca defender Gerard Pique on a Kings League broadcast when things took a spicy turn.
When Ibai asked if his team, Porcinos FC, reminded Yamal of Real Madrid, the winger didn’t hold back. “Yes, of course, they steal, they complain…” he said with a grin, sparking laughter — and chaos — online.
Llanos, a known Madrid supporter, tried to clarify. “Real Madrid steals?” he asked. Yamal smirked and replied, “Well, let’s see, let’s see,” keeping the conversation playful but pointed.
Needless to say, it didn’t take long for those words to travel from Twitch to Spanish sports headlines.
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Apparently, Yamal’s lighthearted remark wasn’t taken so lightly in Madrid. Fans called it disrespectful, while Barca supporters celebrated it as bold banter before the big game.
The timing, of course, couldn’t be juicier — El Clasico week.
When asked later about the upcoming clash, Yamal added another confident punchline. Asked if he felt ready to score at the Bernabeu, he said, “I’ve already done it, don’t you remember?” — a cheeky reminder of his goal in Barcelona’s 4–0 win at Madrid last season.
Inside Barcelona, no one seems too worried. Club advisor Enric Matip even backed Yamal to shine again: “If Lamine has shown anything, it’s that he likes challenges and the biggest stages,” he said.
The youngster, who already has three goals against Madrid in just four meetings, clearly isn’t intimidated by the occasion.
This Sunday’s showdown could decide early control of La Liga, with Real Madrid leading Barcelona by just two points.
And after Yamal’s headline-making comments, all eyes — and maybe a few boos — will be on the teenager when he steps out under the Bernabeu lights.
One thing’s for sure: if mind games counted in the scoreline, Yamal’s already up 1–0.
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