Courtois Responds to Yamal's Announcement

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois recalled Lamin Yamal's statement ahead of October's "El Clásico." Before the match at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger said about Real Madrid: "They are always complaining and cheating."

The match ended with a 2-1 victory for the "Royal Club." Commenting on the incident, Courtois said: "Yamal's words heated up the atmosphere a bit ahead of 'El Clásico.'

Even when they beat us last season, they did not show respect," he added. Currently, Real Madrid leads the La Liga standings with 31 points after 12 rounds.

Barcelona is in second place with 28 points.