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Barcelona told ‘difficult games’ bring out the ‘magic’ in Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clasico
Lamine Yamal is being tipped to shine for Barcelona against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu. Yamal scored three goals in four games against Real Madrid last season, and Joan Laporta’s adviser Enric Masip is expecting big things from the teenager in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid had long looked destined for the 2023–24 La Liga title by the time the second Clásico of the season rolled around. Los Blancos were all but confirmed champions by the final whistle of Barcelona’s trip to the Santiago Bernabéu in April.
Gary Lineker hit a hat-trick in his second El Clasico, and the former Barcelona striker is predicting goals at the Bernabeu on
Thibaut Courtois claimed that Real Madrid are "expecting a victory" in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for their biggest test in a bid to retain the La Liga crown. Los Blancos have had a smooth sailing so far this campaign,
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Dean Huijsen Drops Huge Hint Over Possible El Clasico Return. Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen teased his possible return from injury in time for El Clásico against Barcelona on Sunday, but refused to give anything away for sure.
The The Best award, which honors the world’s best footballer of the year, will be presented in January, and the battle for the trophy is once again wide open.