Lamine Yamal’s Controversial Gesture Against Real Madrid After Supercup Final: ‘Insulting’ the Club’s Crest

There’s no doubt about Lamine Yamal’s talent and skill, but the media’s treatment of him differs significantly from how they’ve handled Vinícius Júnior and other Real Madrid stars.

After the Spanish Supercup Clasico, a young Madrid fan asked Yamal for a photo. He happily agreed, but the first thing he did was cover the Real Madrid crest on the fan’s shirt with his hand, doing so deliberately. Clearly, his intention was to earn the easy applause of Barcelona supporters and to amuse his teammates who were watching the scene.

At just 17 years old, Yamal still has a lot of maturing to do. Therefore, it might not be worth making too much of it. However, the double standards of Spanish media are what truly frustrate many. Had it been Vinícius doing something similar with the Barcelona crest, the reaction would have been very different.

A similar situation occurred with Íñigo Martínez’s provocative behavior at the end of the match. The Spanish defender made gestures towards the Madrid fans in the stands and mockingly showed the Supercup trophy to them, seeking humiliation. These actions were applauded by Barcelona fans, but when a Real Madrid player does the same, the media attacks them from all sides.

Naturally, Real Madrid fans are annoyed by such provocations. However, they also accept that these things are part of what they must endure after not living up to expectations. The team lost a final not only due to a lack of quality football but, more importantly, a lack of attitude. The image was disappointing, and it was seen by millions around the world.

As a result, the team is accepting the situation and will use it as motivation to approach the next Clasico and upcoming important matches with greater determination. Real Madrid has yet to prove themselves this season, having failed to win any of their matches against top-tier teams. While Ancelotti certainly shares some of the blame, the players also have their responsibility.

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That’s the only option they have to begin building a lasting positive momentum. This Thursday, Real Madrid faces Celta de Vigo in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Galician side plays attractive football and will be doing everything they can to reach the quarter-finals. Therefore, Real Madrid must respond with solid football in front of their home crowd.

Frustration is high, and if the team doesn’t give their all on the field, they’re likely to face boos from the fans. This is how Santiago Bernabéu has always operated, and it’s been crucial in maintaining the highest demands on every player, regardless of their status as global stars.