Alonso sidesteps Yamal's 'cheating' jibe as El Clasico tensions rise

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal made the comments in a television interview. 

Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso faced repeated questions from reporters regarding Yamal's remarks. Pic: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

Instead, Alonso directed his focus to Sunday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu, emphasising the importance of the match for his LaLiga leaders who have 24 points, two ahead of Barca in second.