El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid was set for Sunday at the Spotify Camp Nou in the 10th round of the Spanish league. GOAL reported that journalist Jota Jordi said he had spoken to a number of players inside the Barcelona dressing room ahead of the clash.
Jota Jordi's account of the dressing room
GOAL reported that Jota Jordi said there was a degree of concern within Barcelona about how Jose Mourinho may ask his players to deal with Lamine Yamal.
Jota Jordi said: "I wouldn't want to say there is fear, because the word fear is not the appropriate expression, but there is indeed a degree of concern about the way Jose Mourinho will ask his players to deal with Lamine, and what he will ask them to do with him."
Concern over the opening stages
GOAL reported that Jota Jordi said Barcelona were concerned about the first half hour, specifically the first 10 or 20 minutes with Lamine Yamal, because they expected him to be targeted with fouls from the start.
Jota Jordi said: "We feel great concern about the first half hour, specifically the first ten or twenty minutes with Lamine Yamal. They will target him from every side."
Refereeing also mentioned
GOAL reported that refereeing was another worry inside the Barcelona dressing room. GOAL reported that Jota Jordi said one phrase he heard from Barcelona's players was "What awaits us regarding the refereeing".
Where the comments appeared
Sport newspaper published Jota Jordi's comments on his programme "Just for Barcelona fans", according to GOAL.