The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has broken its silence regarding the post-match altercation between Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal and Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal following Sunday’s El Clásico, which Madrid won 2–1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
🔹 Tension Boils Over After the Final Whistle
Real Madrid’s victory, which extended their lead at the top of La Liga to five points, was overshadowed by scenes of tension between players and coaching staff from both sides.
After the final whistle, a verbal confrontation erupted between Carvajal and Yamal, with the Madrid captain reportedly telling the 18-year-old that he “talks too much” — a reference to Yamal’s controversial pre-match comments accusing Real Madrid of “stealing and complaining” about refereeing decisions.
According to reports, Carvajal’s teammates had urged him before the game to address Yamal directly if the opportunity arose, viewing it as a way to defend the club’s reputation and preserve respect between rivals who also share the Spanish national team dressing room.
🔹 Spanish FA Downplays the Incident
Radio network Cadena SER reported on Monday that the Spanish FA does not believe the confrontation will affect relations between the players in the national team setup.
The federation even praised Carvajal’s leadership as Spain’s captain and commended Yamal’s professionalism and behavior with La Roja.
Head coach Luis de la Fuente reaffirmed that both are “excellent professionals and great people,” emphasizing that they remain integral to Spain’s plans for the upcoming international fixtures.
🔹 Social Media Fallout
Shortly after the match, Yamal unfollowed Carvajal on Instagram, a move widely interpreted by fans as a sign of personal tension between the two.
The incident quickly spread on social media, with many supporters debating whether the rivalry had crossed the line into personal animosity.
🔹 Clásico Chaos on and off the Pitch
El Clásico itself ended amid chaos. In stoppage time, Pedri was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, sparking heated arguments near the technical area between staff and players from both benches.
Following the final whistle, further skirmishes broke out involving Thibaut Courtois, Yamal, and several others, including Antonio Rüdiger and Raphinha, who were not even in the matchday squad but rushed to intervene.
The scenes reflected the intensity and emotional strain of one of football’s fiercest rivalries, where tempers often flare as high as the stakes.
🔹 Inside the Real Madrid Dressing Room
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid’s dressing room was already fired up before kickoff after reading Yamal’s remarks. Senior players reportedly viewed his comments as “disrespectful” and “naïve,” seeing them as an unnecessary provocation.
Instead of anger, however, those words became a source of motivation for Madrid, with players determined to let their performance do the talking.
Carvajal, as team captain and Yamal’s international teammate, was reportedly prepared to speak with the young forward after the match — though insiders admit it was never going to be “a friendly conversation.”
🔹 Madrid’s Response: Respect First
Within the club, Real Madrid officials have expressed disappointment at Yamal’s comments, which they consider “inappropriate and disrespectful,” regardless of the target.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the club plans to address the matter privately through Carvajal, emphasizing respect and professionalism — both on the pitch and within the Spanish national setup.
Madrid also fears that such remarks could disrupt the unity and harmony among players representing Spain — a concern the federation is eager to downplay.