Real Madrid: Cucurella opens up on Lamine Yamal battle after El Clasico

Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has spoken about his individual battle with Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following their recent El Clasico encounter.

Cucurella played a key role in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory at Camp Nou, managing to limit Yamal’s influence throughout the match.

While attending Spain’s international camp, the defender was asked by COPE whether he had spoken to Yamal after the game.

The former Chelsea player made it clear that there had been no conversation between them since the encounter.

“We didn’t speak; I don’t have to say anything. We won, I played a good game,” Cucurella said.

He continued: “That is it. I prefer to stay quiet, do my job, honestly, I played a good match.”

Despite their rivalry at club level, Cucurella and Yamal are teammates in the Spanish national team and have represented their country together.

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Both players were also part of the Spain squad that won the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the summer, following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final.