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Thibaut Courtois criticizes Barcelona ahead of El Clasico clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 8:41 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Thibaut Courtois criticizes Barcelona ahead of El Clasico clash

Summary

Tensions rise ahead of the El Clasico match as Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois criticizes Barcelona's conduct in an interview. Courtois asserts that Barcelona lacks respect for Madrid's quality and claims the Catalan club does not acknowledge rival players. He emphasized that Real Madrid is motivated to respond after past losses to Barcelona, especially after the team's recent struggles this season. Barcelona enters the match having dropped points for the first time after a loss to Paris Saint-Germain, which could impact their momentum in La Liga.

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By the Numbers

•Courtois labels Barcelona as lacking class ahead of El Clasico.
•Barcelona had a perfect La Liga season halted by defeat to PSG.
•Real Madrid aims to leverage recent victories for a strong performance.
•Both teams boast impressive attacking talent for the upcoming match.
•El Clasico represents a pivotal moment for momentum in La Liga.

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8:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'We respect players, unlike the other side' - Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois fires shots at Barcelona in explosive pre-Clasico rant

What they're saying

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The tension ahead of the latest edition of El Clasico has reached boiling point after Thibaut Courtois launched a scathing assessment of Barcelona's conduct. As both Spanish giants prepare for a pivotal showdown at the summit of La Liga, the Belgian goalkeeper has claimed there is a distinct lack of class coming from the Catalan camp.
— Yahoo Sports

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