Raphinha has hit out at Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal for giving "Real Madrid extra motivation" ahead of the El Clasico.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has publicly apologised for his emotional reaction during El Clasico, a move that manager Xabi Alonso is believed to have greatly appreciated.
Real Madrid edged Barcelona 2–1 in a high-stakes El Clasico, while elsewhere Mallorca salvaged a draw, Celta stunned Osasuna late, and Rayo grabbed victory in stoppage time.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are preparing for the first El Clasico of the 2025–26 La Liga season this Sunday, with both sides battling to get key players fit for the showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid have secured their place in Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona following a hard-fought 3-0 victory over a resilient Mallorca side in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has expressed confidence ahead of their highly-anticipated clash against Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday.