In the last few days, FC Barcelona has tried to make a move for Dean Huijsen, but the response has been clear: the young defender does not see himself wearing the Blaugrana colors. Those close to the player have been explicit with the Barcelona board, stating that the only Spanish team Huijsen envisions playing for is Real Madrid.

A Real Madrid legend criticized Lamine Yamal on Spanish radio by scoffing that the FC Barcelona prodigy will not be a "phenomenon".

Barcelona's 4-3 El Clasico win was overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions, particularly the disallowed goal by Fermin Lopez.