Yamal vs. Asensio: A Spanish Super Cup Showdown with a Clashy Twist
12 January 2026
Yamal vs. Asensio: Clash in the Spanish Super Cup Final
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's rising star, clashed with Real Madrid defender Din Hoysin during the Spanish Super Cup final, broadcast on Eight app, Roshn Saudi League broadcaster.
Barcelona clinched the trophy with a 3-2 win over Real Madrid.
Barça's goals came from Raphinha (brace) and Lewandowski at 36, 45+4, 73, while Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García for Madrid at 45+2 and 45+7.
According to AS, the incident began with a spat between Yamal and Raúl Asensio, Hoysin stepping in to separate them.
At that moment Yamal shouted Are you crazy? to Hoysein.
The Blaugrana winger's aim was to reach Asensio, but Hoysein prevented him from getting too close to Madrid's defender.
There were further moments of tension, but Barça held on to lift the cup.
Punchline 1: If drama were sport, these two would have their own league.
Punchline 2: Next time, bring popcorn and a referee with a sense of humor.