Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona), Arda Guler (Turkey, Real Madrid)
September 2025
Spain hammered Turkey 6-0 in World Cup qualifying, with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal starring with two assists. Frustrations boiled over when Real Madrid star Arda Guler shoved Yamal twice late in the match, highlighting tension between two of La Liga’s brightest youngsters. Yamal impressed throughout Spain’s dominant display, while Guler endured a difficult evening as Turkey collapsed defensively. Their on-pitch altercation drew attention to the growing rivalry between the teenage talents, adding extra spice ahead of future El Clasico encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid.