Lamine Yamal and company mock Huijsen and he responds: 'In el Clásico...'

The September international break offers many angles for analysis by the coaching staff led by Xabi Alonso. It also does so for the actions of its own footballers, as Dean Huijsen has shown in recent days. He has not only taken the first steps with Lamine Yamal, but has also left responses to those who question his decision to sign for Real Madrid.

The statements published by Fabrizio Romano, from Dean Huijsen himself, are a clear defense of his situation in the white squad. In fact, "some" footballers from the "national team tell me I've done well by choosing Real Madrid". Being part of the first team is an honor that very few truly have access to.

Meanwhile, others point out that Dean Huijsen should've rejected the approach from the executives led by Florentino Pérez: "Barça players mess with me, but we'll talk at El Clásico!". This warning from Real Madrid's '24' is a very direct message, especially for the national stars of FC Barcelona.

Among them is Lamine Yamal, whose start to the season has been truly controversial. This is not only due to issues unrelated to soccer, but also because of his role in several plays and attitudes that've sparked dozens of comments and criticism against him. Among them would be those comments to Dean Huijsen.

When the moment is right

Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso faces a more than considerable challenge regarding its matches against FC Barcelona. In fact, the white squad, led by Carlo Ancelotti last season, failed to win any of the matches in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, or the Copa del Rey.

The new methods and approaches to understanding soccer and its preparation, brought by the coach from Tolosa, are meant to radically change that trend. However, the hiring of the Basque coach is not explicitly aimed at beating FC Barcelona, but at regaining the winning path in all competitions that Real Madrid plays.

This is why it was so important to go into the September international break with nine points out of nine possible. That perfect record in the first three matches of the season, with a favorable goal average (promedio de goles), allows Real Madrid to be the leader. Now that the position is secured, albeit by a narrow margin, the club's leadership hopes they can keep it.

To do so, it is necessary to beat every team in La Liga, including FC Barcelona. Dean Huijsen makes it clear that it will be on the field where the difference in choices for his sporting future will be settled, but not even a defeat would alter his will. He had other much better financial offers but chose to earn less money and more titles wearing the Madrid jersey.