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Barcelona legendary defender Gerard Pique has reflected on Lamine Yamal's comments on Real Madrid ahead of the El Classico. Yamal made headlines by accusing Real Madrid of stealing and complaining in the buildup ahead of Spanish football's biggest match.
Real Madrid to send Dani Carvajal to confront Lamine Yamal
Real Madrid are reportedly angry with the Barcelona teen-sensation because of his comments and will send Dani Carvajal to confront him after the match. As claimed by Barca Universal, the Barca camp are also not pleased with Yamal for his statement.
Gerard Pique backs Lamine Yamal
However, Gerard Pique has now come forward to defend the star young winger and supported him to improve with age. He said, as per Barca Universal:
“Let’s accept Lamine as he is. Obviously, he’ll gain experience; no one is the same at 18 as at 38."
The former Barcelona and Spain defender also said that Real Madrid would love to have a player of Yamal's potential. He added:
“As for the criticism from Madrid. It’s understandable. They’d love to have a Lamine of their own."
Lamine Yamal's stats against Real Madrid
Hansi Flick's team will travel to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, October 26 in a top-of-the-table game in LaLiga. Los Blancos are currently leading the table with 24 points in nine matches while Barcelona are just two points behind.
Yamal played seven games against Real Madrid so far, winning four and losing three times. He has scored three goals and two assists in El Classicos so far.
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