Marc Cucurella comments on his El Clásico duel with Lamine Yamal
What happened
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has spoken about his battle with Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal in El Clásico. According to a Goal.com headline, he said he will not be proud of what he did to Yamal.
When it started
The sources do not give an exact date for the match or the interviews. They describe comments made after El Clásico.
How it spread
According to Barca Universal, Cucurella responded after winning the duel with Yamal by saying 'I prefer to do my job.' NotjustOk reports that he also revealed a conversation he had with Yamal after the match. The sources provide only headlines and short summaries, so the full remarks are not available here.
Why it matters
Goal.com reports that Cucurella said Mourinho surprised him, which is part of the wider talk about his tactics and conduct in the match. Fans and media are discussing the physical contest between the two players.
Sources
- Goal.com: Cucurella: Mourinho surprised me, and I will not be proud of what I did to Yamal
- Barca Universal: Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella responds to Lamine Yamal after winning El Clasico battle: 'I prefer to do my job'
- NotjustOk: Marc Cucurella reveals his Conversation with Lamine Yamal after El Clásico