Real Madrid Extends Lead With 2-1 Win Over Barcelona, Yamal Faces Criticism

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the La Liga season, extending their lead at the top of the table. The match was marked by tension surrounding Barcelona's young player Lamine Yamal, who faced jeers and hostility due to his pre-match comments about Real Madrid benefiting from favorable refereeing decisions. Barcelona assistant coach Marcus Sorg defended Yamal, suggesting the pressure of playing at Santiago Bernabeu and the hostile atmosphere affected his performance, and emphasized the club's commitment to helping him improve as he is still young and returning from injury. During the game, Real Madrid's goals came from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, with Barcelona's Fermin Lopez scoring a consolation. Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo also spoke out in support of Yamal, criticizing some of Real Madrid's players for their provocative behavior towards the teenager. Overall, Barcelona struggled defensively and failed to create enough chances, while Real Madrid maintained their strong form in the league this season.