With major international fixtures approaching, the Spanish national team faces unexpected challenges that could affect its unity, following the recent dispute between Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, which stirred controversy after the last Clásico.
Before the match, Yamal’s comments angered Real Madrid players, as he accused the club of receiving help from referees, which supposedly motivated the Whites to push harder for the win. After the match, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid, Carvajal responded to Yamal, saying he “talks too much,” further escalating the tension between the two.
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But the real surprise came with the reaction of the Spanish Football Federation, which closely monitored the situation. According to the Spanish radio station Cadena SER, national team coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed that both players are top professionals and expressed his confidence that what happened on the pitch would remain within the bounds of the match.
The Spanish Football Federation in a difficult position
Despite the concerns raised by the dispute, the Spanish Football Federation does not intend to intervene, believing that the conflict will not affect the team’s internal dynamics. Reports also indicate that both Carvajal and Yamal were left out of the coach’s latest squad due to injuries, but they are expected to return for the next international break.
Given this situation, the question remains: Will this dispute affect the atmosphere within the Spanish national team, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching?
