De La Fuente Addresses Yamal-Karvakal Conflict and Its Impact on the National Team

The head coach of the Spanish national team, **[Luis de la Fuente](https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-national-team/2023/10/16/65203dfeca4741326b8b45d1.html)**, has made his first comments following the altercation that occurred during «El Clásico» between Barcelona forward **Lamine Yamal** and Real Madrid defender **Dani Carvajal**.

«There have never been any incidents or strange behaviors from anyone. There were no schoolyard fights. What we have is a family-like atmosphere, a sense of unity, where the collective good is prioritized over personal interests. This speaks volumes about this group of players. I will always remember the European Championship, Yamal’s cross, and Carvajal’s goal, their embraces, their expressions — that’s the spirit of the national team. I am fully convinced that the most important thing here is the common good,» de la Fuente stated, as reported by Marca.

Yamal accused the Madrid club of being dishonest and complaining, while Carvajal responded to the Barcelona player with a blunt gesture calling for silence after Real’s victory. Additionally, the players unfollowed each other on social media.