Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid defender, has responded to Lamine Yamal on their particular battle after helping his team restrict the Barcelona winger during the Catalan club’s 1-2 El Clasico defeat.

The defender’s performance stood out because of how well he anticipated Yamal’s movements and stopped him from cutting inside onto his preferred route.

The Barcelona youngster struggled to make an impact, finishing with no goals, assists, or shots on goal.

The battle was notable because of the two’s personal rivalry following Yamal’s previous statements regarding Cucurella.

Cucurella provides a direct answer to Yamal’s previous warning

The rivalry between the two Spain internationals had already sparked interest during the national team’s World Cup preparations in the summer. Yamal had sarcastically claimed that Cucurella would struggle against him in their second Clasico match, claiming he would “eat him alive.”

However, the defender had the advantage when the two met in the October Clasico.

Cucurella was questioned on COPE during Spain’s most recent international camp if he had communicated with Yamal after their encounter.

His reaction indicated that he had little interest in continuing the conversation beyond the football ground.

“We didn’t speak, and I don’t have to say anything. We won, and I played a good game. That is it. “I prefer to be quiet and do my job,” he stated.

Yamal’s injury adds doubt ahead of Spain’s fixture with England

The two players are scheduled to rejoin in Spain’s national team camp after receiving international call-ups for Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England.

Yamal, on the other hand, will miss Thursday’s match against the Czech Republic due to soreness in his right knee sustained during Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid on November 8.

The Royal Spanish Football Federation declared on November 9 that the Barcelona forward would remain in the city to continue his recovery before returning to the national squad in the coming days.

As previously said, he is anticipated to be available for Sunday’s match against England.