Lamine Yamal's latest display against Real Betis (5-1) seems to have finally convinced a figure from Real Madrid of the immense talent and potential of the FC Barcelona youth player. After the Blaugrana's victory in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, José María Gutiérrez, Guti, did not hesitate to compare the Mataró native to Leo Messi, as well as to refer to the impact that the '19' player could have on world football in the coming years.
For the former Spanish footballer and Madrid legend, the Blaugrana winger is on track to mark an era, just as 'The Flea' did a couple of decades ago. In this regard, the current television commentator went further in his analysis, with a premonition that terrifies all Madrid fans: "People always talk about Xavi, Puyol, Iniesta... but Messi is always remembered above them. This will happen with Lamine at this Barça", added the panelist from 'El Chiringuito'.
Guti takes another jab at Madrid: "they haven't been able to beat good rivals"
Guti's praise for Yamal has been frequent on the set of the program broadcasted by 'Mega', but this is the first time the former '14' of Madrid has made such a strong statement. Additionally, the idol of Madridism also took the opportunity to once again criticize Carlo Ancelotti's team not only for the terrible image they left in the Supercup final but for failing against all the big rivals they have faced this season.
"Real Madrid does not have a clear game idea, nor a scheme, nor how to attack or defend... When you have so many doubts in most matches, you can only win against small rivals", argued Guti, who also referred to 'Carletto's' criticisms of his players for their "lack of commitment" when it comes to defending. "Yes, they need to run more, but above all, run well", he pointed out in his analysis from Torrejón de Ardoz.