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Mourinho reveals how Cucurella frustrated Yamal in El Clásico
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has showered praises on Marc Cucurella for his remarkable defensive display against Barcelona in the El Clasico.
Los Blancos stunned their bitterest rivals by two goals to one at the Camp Nou courtesy of a brace from Kylian Mbappe, with Raphinha scoring the consolation for the Catalans.
Cucurella was handed the arduous task of marking Barcelona talisman Lamine Yamal, an assignment he carried out with distinction.
The former Chelsea defender put the brakes on the 19-year-old winger for most part of the game.
Speaking in his post-match reaction, The Special One acknowledged that the full back had a difficult » Read More
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