Guti praises Lamine Yamal as key player ahead of El Clasico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Ahead of the first El Clasico of the season, former Real Madrid player Guti calls Lamine Yamal one of the world's most important players. While he acknowledges Barcelona's strength, he stresses that Real Madrid must focus on their entire squad, not just Yamal. Guti also predicts an entertaining match and expresses hope for a Real Madrid win. The clash takes place at Camp Nou this weekend.
- •Guti lauds Lamine Yamal's quality and potential for future accolades.
- •Guti predicts a challenging match, favoring Real Madrid with a 4-2 win.
- •Barcelona faces injuries, including defender Jules Kounde, ahead of the match.
- •Both teams are recognized for their depth beyond star players.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid icon hails Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clasico: ‘One of the most important players in the world’
"Barcelona will be branded as the undisputed favourites as they lock horns with Real Madrid this weekend, in the season’s first El Clasico.But while former players such as Gerard Pique are predicting...
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