It was Xabi Alonso\u2019s men, though, who walked away with a 2\u20131 victory<\/a> over Barcelona<\/a> in a Cl\u00e1sico that ended in chaos. Carvajal went right up to his fellow countryman after the final whistle and exchanged words with Yamal, prompting players from both clubs to come together in a near-brawl<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lamine Yamal (left) and Dani Carvajal came together after Real Madrid defeated Barcelona. \/ David Ramos\/Getty Images<\/p>\n When asked by MARCA<\/a> if he is worried about the relationship between two of his most important players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>, De la Fuente responded: \u201cNo. There I take care of keeping the coexistence healthy.<\/p>\n \u201cI have talked to both of them and I know that these are things that happen in football, at such a competitive level. You have to distinguish between what happens in the field and what it means to be in the selection. <\/p>\n \u201cThey know it and are looking forward to seeing each other to give each other a hug.\u201d<\/p>\n New SI FC Newsletter Global Embed. Sign Up to Get Informed With SI FC. dark. FREE NEWSLETTER<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rodri is sidelined with a hamstring injury. \/ Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Instead of being concerned with the clash between Carvajal and Yamal, De la Fuente is sweating over the fitness of the Real Madrid<\/a> captain and Rodri. Although the 2026 World Cup is still six months away, the 64-year-old has a close eye on the recoveries of his two veterans.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m worried about the health of football players. I\u2019ve always said it,\u201d De la Fuente fretted. \u201cThere will surely be setbacks in March, April and May, when there is less time to recover. Now, if there are injuries, there is margin. <\/p>\n \u201cThose of Rodri or Dani are important and that type of injury generates problems during recovery. But there is a lot of time left and I am convinced that they will be in good condition to be selected.\u201d<\/p>\n Carvajal has been sidelined since October with another knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery. Rodri, meanwhile, is dealing with a hamstring problem. The two European champions already missed time this season before their most recent setbacks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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