{"id":941,"date":"2026-10-24T19:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T19:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/24\/el-clasico-no-specific-plan-to-stop-yamal-says-mourinho\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T19:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T19:19:39","slug":"el-clasico-no-specific-plan-to-stop-yamal-says-mourinho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/24\/el-clasico-no-specific-plan-to-stop-yamal-says-mourinho\/","title":{"rendered":"El Cl\u00e1sico: No specific plan to stop Yamal, says Mourinho"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"57.498478393183\">\n<p>Real Madrid manager Jos\u00e9 Mourinho said on Saturday that his side will not implement a specific plan to neutralise Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal in Sunday\u2019s El Cl\u00e1sico at the Spotify Camp Nou.\n<\/p>\n<p>As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Saturday, the Real Madrid gaffer was quoted as saying, \u201cThere\u2019s no specific plan anti-Lamine,\u201d Mourinho told reporters in his pre-match press conference.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a great player, great players deserve respect\u2026 but changing your plans, your structures is another. The players are all good, same as ours.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Mourinho emphasized that while he respects Yamal\u2019s quality, Real Madrid will not alter their tactical approach or team structure for one player.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Barcelona\u2019s entire squad is strong, matching the quality of his own players. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The comments come ahead of a crucial La Liga clash. Real Madrid trail Barcelona by six points and will be without the suspended Vinicius Junior.<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona recently lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, where the French side used close marking on Yamal.<\/p>\n<p>Mourinho\u2019s stance contrasts with more reactive approaches sometimes used against standout attackers.\n<\/p>\n<p>He insisted Real Madrid would stick to their own principles rather than reshape their game around the young Barcelona star.\n<\/p>\n<p>El Cl\u00e1sico is scheduled for Sunday evening at the Camp Nou.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"13.525423728814\">\n                                                                <b><a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/author\/gekugbe\">Gilbert Ekugbe<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria\u2019s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"14.852589641434\">\n<p> All rights reserved. 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