Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has admitted taunts from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal have only added to the excitement of El Clásico.

Yamal has grown into by far the biggest figure at Barca, both from a football and commercial perspective. That status was established when he became their top earner with the new deal he signed in August, just over two years on from his senior debut at the age of 15 in April 2023.

Vinicius Jr grabbed the limelight in the El Clásico for his angry rant against Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and post-match fight with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso refused to be drawn on comments from Lamine Yamal ahead of the Clásico, after the Barcelona star joked that Madrid "rob and complain."

Wearing the No.10 for the first time in El Clasico, Lamine Yamal tried to emulate Lionel Messi’s Bernabeu magic, but the 18-year-old fell short on Sunday.

Ahead of the El Clásico match at the Bernabéu on Saturday, October 26, statements by Spaniard Lamine Yamal sparked controversy in the Spanish media. As always, this match holds special significance and great sensitivity in the Spanish and European media.

Jude Bellingham shone in El Clasico, scoring in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Barcelona and sparking drama with a post-match message aimed at Lamine Yamal.

Xabi Alonso avoided stoking the fire when pressed on Lamine Yamal ’s suggestions that Real Madrid "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso takes high road over Barcelona star remarks before Clasico originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Matches between and have often carried carried their own spice which can often stretch beyond the pitch and this week feels no different.