"Yamal, 18, was given a standing ovation at the Bernabéu just over a year ago while playing for Spain, but those cheers turned to jeers over the weekend following remarks he made about Madrid getting favorable refereeing calls. "It could be [that], probably a little bit, because he is also learning to deal with the audience, the shouting and whistles from spectators," Sorg said of whether the atmosphere had affected Yamal. "It's normal. Normally he's very motivated and plays well. Today it was not so easy for him.""
"However, it was comments made on the Kings League's YouTube channel -- the seven-a-side competition run by former Barça defender Gerard Piqué -- last week which irked Madrid fans and players ahead of the game. The Barça winger suggested Madrid benefit from debatable refereeing calls and yet they still "complain." As a result, his name was heavily jeered when read out before the match, with his every touch whistled once the game kicked off."
Lamine Yamal received heavy jeers at the Santiago Bernabéu after suggesting Real Madrid benefit from favorable refereeing. Barcelona assistant coach Marcus Sorg said Yamal is learning to handle Clásico crowds, with shouting and whistles affecting his performance. Yamal had previously earned a standing ovation at the Bernabéu while playing for Spain. Comments he made on the Kings League's YouTube channel provoked Madrid fans and players, leading to boos and whistles at every touch. At full time Dani Carvajal and Vinícius Júnior confronted Yamal, a melee ensued, Andriy Lunin was sent off and five players were booked. Frenkie de Jong criticised Carvajal's provocation.
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