Overview
- Lamine Yamal, 18, said on a livestream that Real Madrid “steal” and “always complain,” intensifying the build-up to Sunday’s Clasico at the Bernabéu.
- Spanish outlets reported irritation inside Real’s dressing room and, per Mundo Deportivo, captain Dani Carvajal is expected to speak with Yamal after the match, a claim the club has not confirmed.
- Asked about the remarks, Real coach Xabi Alonso declined to engage and said his focus is on his team’s play; Real lead La Liga by two points over Barcelona.
- In France, PSG beat Brest 3-0 with an Achraf Hakimi brace and a late Désiré Doué goal to reclaim first place provisionally ahead of Marseille’s trip to Lens.
- PSG managed absences for Fabian Ruiz and João Neves, welcomed Marquinhos back as a substitute, and saw Ousmane Dembélé come off the bench after a penalty for Brest was missed by Romain Del Castillo.