Real Madrid Insiders Displeased with Yamal's Remarks, Deeming Him Lacking in Sportsmanship and Integrity

Real Madrid's dressing room is displeased with Yamal's previous remarks, considering him lacking in sportsmanship. Barcelona forward Yamal's accusation that rival Real Madrid "steals and complains" during a media interview has caused a stir in the Blancos' locker room. At the Valdebebas training ground, the Barcelona player's words have left a sense of fatigue and annoyance. Real Madrid players generally view Yamal as a "player lacking in sportsmanship," with his remarks beyond the scope of sports having sparked slight irritation and dissatisfaction among the club's players.

Two days before Sunday's El Clásico at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid finds it hard to understand the statements from Barcelona's No. 10—let alone that Barcelona is still tied to the repeatedly mentioned "Negreira case," which confirmed that Barça made continuous payments to the vice-chairman of Spain's Referees' Technical Committee for at least two decades. "Yes, they steal, complain, do things I can't understand..." the Spanish star harshly accused Real Madrid during a conversation with Gerard Piqué and Ibai Llanos.
The Spanish international's remarks have added motivation to Real Madrid's dressing room, which had long marked Sunday's match as a key battle. The shadow of four defeats to Barcelona last season still lingers over Valdebebas, making the comments from the opponent's key player even more surprising.

Real Madrid players believe Yamal, perhaps due to his youth, has failed to abide by the basic norms and integrity expected of professional players. This is not the first time Real Madrid players have noticed such behavior from the La Masia academy graduate. As such, while the Barcelona player's remarks did not come as a huge surprise, they still became a hot topic during Friday's training session at Valdebebas.