Frenkie de Jong has broken his silence after the controversial ending of Real Madrid - FC Barcelona, a Clásico that ended with maximum tension after the Whites' controversial 2-1 victory. The Dutch midfielder of Barça not only analyzed the match, but also wanted to launch a direct reflection on what happened with Lamine Yamal and the gesture of Dani Carvajal after the final whistle.
De Jong, one of the captains of the Barça team, was very clear in his statements: “Lamine and Carvajal are teammates in the national team. If he wanted to talk to Lamine, he could have called him and said, 'hey, Lamine, that wasn't necessary' instead of doing it in front of the whole stadium. This is adding fuel to the fire.”
Carvajal, exposed by his attitude
The Real Madrid captain approached Lamine Yamal at the end of the Clásico to reproach him for some statements made during a Kings League live stream. Carvajal, visibly annoyed, addressed Barça's number 10 in a rude manner and sparked a scuffle with several players. For De Jong, these types of attitudes do not help: “He can also call him in private. If you are Lamine's teammate and you know him, you can call him instead of making gestures on the field.”
De Jong protects Lamine and defuses the controversy
The Dutch international also wanted to downplay what Lamine said in a relaxed tone during his time in the Kings League: “They exaggerate what he said a lot. He was joking in the Kings League. Besides, Lamine didn't say it, other people said it, but then they focus on him.”
Regarding the scuffle at the end of the match, De Jong explained: “I didn't see it because I was on the field and I only saw a lot of players and the staff. When the final whistle blew, many went towards Lamine. I think it's a bit of an exaggeration. Ask them.”
Frenkie de Jong's words reflect the feelings of the Fútbol Club Barcelona dressing room, which has closed ranks around Lamine. The Dutchman added: "I like that. At the end of the match we saw things between the players. When I was little we saw these things and it's good. We have to continue like this.”
Reflection After Barça's Defeat in El Clásico
In sporting terms, De Jong also offered a self-critical reading of the match: “In the first half, we weren't entirely sharp with the ball, and that's where they are very dangerous. In the second half, we controlled the match, but we struggled to create dangerous chances.”
The midfielder, who has recently returned from an injury, was in the starting lineup at the Bernabéu and continues to embrace his role as one of Barça's leaders, not only on the field, but also off it, acting as a spokesperson in the most heated moments.
De Jong's defense of Lamine Yamal reflects a united squad in the face of adversity, one that is not willing to tolerate external attacks, not even when they come from national teammates like Carvajal. El Clásico has left more than just a result: it has revealed tensions, questionable gestures, and also the character of a locker room that continues to believe in its young talents.