Yamal learns harsh lesson after remarks spark Real fury

LAMINE Yamal's words before the Clasico caused more of a stir than his subdued performance on the pitch as Barcelona fell to defeat, and the 18-year-old star can take some valuable lessons moving forward.

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For the first time, the teenager became the main focus of an entire stadium's ire after comments he made before Real Madrid's 2-1 victory on Sunday became the focus of heavy criticism in the capital.

Joking on a social media stream appearance, Yamal suggested Real Madrid "steal" and "complain", and he was harangued by the Santiago Bernabéu crowd as a result during Los Blancos's triumph that sent them five points clear of Barça at the top of La Liga.

Madrid players, led by captain Dani Carvajal, headed towards Yamal to remonstrate with him as the ill-tempered ending to the game boiled over after the final whistle.

Yamal will learn that if he says anything remotely controversial it will always be blown up by Madrid media outlets - as is true on the other side of the rivalry.

Barcelona's assistant coach Marcus Sorg, filling in for the suspended Hansi Flick, said the atmosphere might have affected Yamal's flat display.