Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has admitted taunts from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal have only added to the excitement of El Clásico.

Alonso repeatedly faced questions about Yamal's comments, made on a Kings League show alongside former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, but he remained steadfast in his decision to avoid controversy

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso gave a clear response when asked about the remarks made by Barcelona star Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clásico.

Vinicius Jr grabbed the limelight in the El Clásico for his angry rant against Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and post-match fight with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

After Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal made provocative statements about Real Madrid, their manager Xabi Alonso played down the matter.

Ahead of the El Clásico match at the Bernabéu on Saturday, October 26, statements by Spaniard Lamine Yamal sparked controversy in the Spanish media. As always, this match holds special significance and great sensitivity in the Spanish and European media.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso refused to be drawn on comments from Lamine Yamal ahead of the Clásico, after the Barcelona star joked that Madrid "rob and complain."

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has leapt to the defence of Lamine Yamal and hit out at Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal after their bust-up.

'Bad Boys, two rebellious footballers' could be the title of the post-Clásico narrative in Madrid and Barcelona. On the poster for that movie, with tense expressions, would be the faces of Vinicius and Lamine Yamal, the undisputed protagonists on today’s front pages.

Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso takes high road over Barcelona star remarks before Clasico originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Matches between and have often carried carried their own spice which can often stretch beyond the pitch and this week feels no different.