Fury Towards Yamal: Los Blancos Celebrate Derby Victory After Provocative Exchange

“Whenever I emerge victorious they are unable to say a word,” the young star previously stated, however on this occasion he didn’t win and they were coming for him. Comments were made he spoke too much; came the response that, yeah, they would see him outside; the message was talk is cheap. And that was just the players: further remarks from the preachers in media platforms, men who never lose.

Just before this epic clash, the teenager who says he abandoned nervousness behind in his hometown implied that the Madrid side benefit from decisions and complain, according to reports. He also offered a recollection that on his previous visit he stepped onto Madrid’s home ground – a kid with blaugrana dental work, a glint in his gaze and his shooting ability they didn’t know he possessed – he beat them 4-0. But that was then and this was now. And, more mature now, exactly a year on, he was beaten back. It was clear, as opponents made sure.

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When the final whistle went on an intense, intense latest clásico that felt somewhat like old times, the Barcelona winger walked in the direction of Madrid’s captain, hand out. Rather than accepting it, Madrid’s captain did the classic talking gesture. It had been hard enough following with all the action that happened in over an hour and forty-five that preceded it, an encounter of numerous attempts, three goals recorded and three more ruled out; at that moment it became impossible.

All at once there were players all around, racing in and out of view and converging, security separating people away from each other. Amidst the melee, Madrid’s goalkeeper was accepting the offer to resume this down the tunnel. The Brazilian forward was restrained, he saying to someone as well they talk to much. Raphinha was running to stop his compatriot, the defender also present. “The scene resembled when we youth,” Aurélien Tchouaméni commented.

Shift in Momentum

In April, Tchouaméni posted: “Opponents celebrate our losses as if our winning days are over. We will return stronger.” Real Madrid were defeated in a derby Spanish Cup final 3-2 after additional minutes, emotional scenes following the final whistle, projectiles being thrown. A fortnight afterwards, they suffered another loss. Over four encounters, Madrid had lost on each occasion, La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup won by their rivals. Their defense allowed four, five, 3 and four. But there remains tomorrow and as it happened he was right.

Only once had Barcelona previously secured five derbies consecutively, Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking streak ending with the famous 5-0 versus Mourinho’s side, and it wouldn’t happen again. This past weekend, Real Madrid brought to a close Hansi Flick’s perfect record as manager, beating Barcelona 2-1 to go five points clear in first place in La Liga.

What It Means

Madrid required this. The celebration said so, players dancing together. So did the crowd’s roar, the Bernabéu more vocal and intense compared to for such matches for years: “amazing,” the English midfielder called it. Manager Xabi Alonso echoed this. When questioned if the win represented a weight off his shoulders, if existed a psychosis regarding important matches, a fixation, Xabi Alonso responded: “That is the media’s narrative.” But he did admit that the result represented “not just a win, but where we come from and its importance for the squad; the boys needed the experience of securing a victory in a big game.”

Last season Madrid had not won in such matches. Fourteen times they were defeated: French side, Italian club, Liverpool, Bilbao, Espanyol, Betis, Atlético, Valencia and London club all beat them. They did not achieve one victory versus a top-tier opponent. The previous manager went and was replaced by Alonso but it continued. Madrid won five games in the global tournament, signs of a structure emerging, an idea, however then came PSG.

Season Progress

That defeat belongs to last season, the coach said. But the next season, his season, began with six wins consecutively until city rivals visited and scored 5 against them. The results were all well and good beating newly promoted, island team and Pamplona side but what about elite opponents? Finally they defeated a major rival too. And it wasn’t just that they triumphed, but also the way they achieved it.

Barcelona had players unavailable: Joan García, young midfielder, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski and defender were absent. So too the winger, whose significance may at least be appreciated in absentia. Others were not at 100%, Jules Koundé and Lamine Yamal included. Among substitutes were several individuals who hadn’t started in La Liga, others who had started only once; two 17-year-olds, young talents and a couple who are 19. Plus defender, Ronald Araújo, who ended it in attack again. Even their manager was missing, Flick suspended and stuck in a radio cabin. His assistant, his assistant, has been in the dugout on three occasions: he suffered defeats in all of them.

Game Breakdown

Much is made of Barcelona’s vulnerable high line, yet they did not attack well on Sunday. Of all comments that were said to Lamine Yamal that day, maybe the most revealing was from Vinícius mid-match, taunting Yamal by telling him: “Your play is retreating balls.” Regarding that backline, more porous compared to past with the defender departing, the pressure on opponents dropping and coordination lacking, one opponent created multiple opportunities against them, Rayo 5, Sevilla five, Catalan club 3. Previously they caught the French forward in an offside position on multiple occasions in a high-scoring game; however, overshadowed by losses, is the fact in the last meeting he scored three goals, Real Madrid always positioned to get opportunities currently.

Key Moments

Playing like this, especially. This was a start and also a significant result. “Going forward we’re going to need a lot of what we did in this game,” the manager said. The team had the ball result in goals five times – three disallowed for offside – missed {a penalty|a spot-kick