Aurelien Tchouameni admitted he enjoys “a bit of a fight” in the Clásico rivalry, repeatedly telling the media that he “likes” the spice and the statements that come with these matches. The French midfielder was asked about Lamine Yamal’s comments in the Kings League, which sparked tension among other Real Madrid players both on the pitch and on social media after the final whistle.
Despite the backlash from teammates like Carvajal, Courtois, and Vinicius, Tchouameni came to the defense of the Barcelona No. 10. “I like that. At the end of the match, we saw a little bit of things between the players. It helps us as players to compete against Barça. When I was young, I also saw those things. Relax, at the end we won the match and it’s three points, but we have to keep going like this,” the Frenchman explained.
He added, “Personally, I like it. They are just words and there is no bad intention. Especially with the determination and all that, it helped us a little bit more.” When pressed for a third time, Tchouameni reiterated his stance: “As I said, I like it. If Lamine wants to talk… In the end, the match is played on the pitch. Today we won, but we have to keep improving. We’re very happy with the match and we’ll look ahead.”
The midfielder’s comments provide a notable counterpoint to the reactions from his Real Madrid teammates, including Carvajal, Courtois, and Vinicius, who confronted Lamine on the field, and Jude Bellingham, who left a message on social media. Tchouameni’s measured response stands out in a heated aftermath, emphasizing that such exchanges are part of the rivalry’s competitive spirit.
