Real Madrid Players Criticize Lamine Yamal After El Clasico Victory

Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the 2025–26 El Clásico, providing both an assist and the winning goal. Prior to the match, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sparked controversy by accusing Real Madrid of "stealing and complaining," which reportedly angered Madrid's players and intensified the rivalry. After the game, Bellingham and other Real Madrid players publicly mocked Yamal's comments through social media posts, with Bellingham captioning his celebratory photo, "Talk is cheap. Hala Madrid siempre," accompanied by Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation." The match featured on-pitch tensions and confrontations between players, further fueled by Yamal's provocations and the heated atmosphere at Santiago Bernabéu. Bellingham's response was seen as a symbolic message asserting Real Madrid's dominance and resilience following Barcelona's previous El Clásico successes. This episode highlights the ongoing intense rivalry and personal animosities between the young stars of the two Spanish giants.