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Marc Cucurella addresses Lamine Yamal after El Clasico performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Marc Cucurella addresses Lamine Yamal after El Clasico performance

Summary

Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella discussed his matchup against Barcelona's Lamine Yamal after their El Clasico meeting on October 28, a game in which Barcelona lost 2-1. Cucurella effectively contained Yamal, who was unable to make a significant impact, finishing the match without any shots on target. The individual rivalry gained attention due to Yamal's previous comments about Cucurella. Over the international break, both players received call-ups to Spain's squad for Nations League fixtures, although Yamal will miss the Czech Republic match due to a knee injury sustained recently.

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•Cucurella helped restrict Yamal's influence in El Clasico.
•Yamal finished without a goal, assist, or shot on target.
•Cucurella responded to Yamal's comments after the match.
•Yamal is expected to join Spain's camp after recovering from injury.
•Spain faces the Czech Republic and England in upcoming fixtures.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella responds to Lamine Yamal after winning El Clasico battle: ‘I prefer to do my job’

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Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has responded to Lamine Yamal about their individual battle after helping his side restrict the Barcelona winger during the 1-2 El Clasico defeat for the Catalan cl...
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