Cucurella responds to Yamal following El Clásico victory: ‘I prefer to stay quiet’

Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has addressed his on-pitch duel with Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following Real Madrid’s 2-1 El Clásico victory.

As reported by Barca Universal, Cucurella effectively neutralized Yamal during the match, holding the 19-year-old without a shot on target after Yamal had previously joked he would “eat him alive” in their second Clásico meeting.​

Speaking on COPE during Spain’s international camp, Cucurella dismissed the pre-game banter, stating:

“We didn’t speak; I don’t have to say anything. We won, I played a good game. That’s it. I prefer to stay quiet, do my job.”

Both players have been named to Spain’s squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and England.

However, Yamal will miss Thursday’s fixture against the Czech Republic due to right knee discomfort suffered during Barcelona’s win over Atlético Madrid, though he is expected to return for Sunday’s clash against England.