Spain boss Luis de la Fuente devises plan to resolve spat between Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal, but success highly unlikely: Reports

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has reportedly called Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal to resolve the defender's issue with Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal. He wants the two to talk privately and end the 'feud' that started ahead of El Clasico.

According to a report in El Nacional, De La Fuente wants Carvajal and Yamal to talk things over. However, both players are refusing to talk, with social media rumors suggesting that the Barcelona star has unfollowed the Real Madrid defender on Instagram.

Carvajal was visibly furious with Yamal and confronted the teenager after the 2-1 win in El Clasico. The defender was unimpressed with the 'cheat and steal' comments by the winger, accusing Real Madrid of manipulating the referees.

De la Fuente is expected to name his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey, with both players expected to make the list. They are a key part of the Spain starting XI, and play on the same wing, making their communication a key part of the team's success.

The Spain boss expects Dani Carvajal to step up as the experienced star and solve the issue. He was not happy with the defender's refusal to shake hands at the end of the game and hitting out at Lamine Yamal at full-time.

Barcelona star blames Dani Carvajal for Lamine Yamal issue

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has questioned Dani Carvajal for not talking to Lamine Yamal in private. He believes that the Real Madrid defender had the opportunity to resolve the issue in private but chose to create a scene on the pitch.

He said (via GOAL):

"I didn't see what happened. I was on the bench and saw a lot of people [rush over]. Then the referee blew his whistle, Real Madrid players went after Lamine. It's a bit exaggerated. You'd have to ask them. In the first half, we weren't sharp with the ball." "Madrid hurt with their players up front. In the second half, we lacked the ability to create danger and clear chances. If Carvajal wanted to speak with Lamine, call him or text him. You're [Spain] team-mates, you know each other. Why do you have to make a scene on the pitch?"

Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal have played 14 matches together for Spain, and are yet to lose a match in normal time. They have combined for one goal, the defender's goal in the 3-0 win over Croatia in UEFA EURO 2024.

Edited by Sripad