Overview
- The Barcelona winger said Real Madrid “steal” and “complain” during a lighthearted appearance on the Kings League YouTube show run by Gerard Piqué.
- Spanish reports say Madrid players viewed the comment as disrespectful and immature and are using it as extra motivation for Sunday’s Clásico, where a Barcelona win would take them top of La Liga.
- Carvajal intends to address the remarks with Lamine Yamal post‑match, according to Marca reporting relayed by Football España.
- Madrid figures cited by Mundo Deportivo warn the episode could unsettle Spain squad harmony, though others have framed it as routine pre‑Clásico talk.
- Barcelona’s availability picture remains uncertain, with Raphinha reportedly suffering a training setback and Robert Lewandowski still working back from a thigh injury.