NewsLa OpiniónOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho states he will not alter tactics to counter Lamine Yamal ahead of El Clásico
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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho announced that his team will maintain its tactical approach and structure against FC Barcelona despite the stellar form of forward Lamine Yamal. Ahead of the upcoming El Clásico at the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona leads the league standings with an undefeated 9-game streak, holding a six-point lead over Real Madrid after nine matchdays.
Read the full story at La OpiniónWhy It Matters
The upcoming match impacts the top of the LaLiga standings as Real Madrid trails FC Barcelona by six points nine matches into the season.
Key Facts
- Real Madrid manager José Mourinho stated he will not change his team's structure or tactical plans to specifically counter Lamine Yamal.
- Lamine Yamal has played 12 matches this season, contributing 10 goals and 10 assists.
- FC Barcelona maintains an undefeated record across 9 matches in LaLiga, scoring 39 goals.
- Real Madrid has accumulated 7 victories and 2 defeats after 9 matchdays in the tournament.
- Real Madrid trails FC Barcelona by 6 points in the league standings.
Who's Mentioned
locationSpotify Camp Nou“Stadium hosting El Clásico”PersonLionel Messi“Mentioned in related articles section”PersonCheco Pérez“Mentioned in related articles section”PersonLamine Yamal“FC Barcelona forward and 2026 Ballon d'Or candidate”OrganizationLaLiga“Spanish professional football division”OrganizationFC Barcelona“Spanish football club hosting the match”PersonJosé Mourinho“Real Madrid manager”OrganizationReal Madrid“Spanish football club visiting for the match”