BARCELONA and Real Madrid players have been kept apart in Spain training, according to reports.
The two clubs were involved in a fiery Clasico derby on Sunday.
Barca won 2-1 courtesy of a last minute Franck Kessie strike to move 12 points clear in the LaLiga table.
Following the match, Barca stars Gavi and Alejandro Balde reported for Spain duty, as did Madrid counterparts Dani Carvajal, Nacho and Dani Ceballos.
According to El Chiringuito, players from each team trained in different groups amid potentially high tension.
Real Madrid were particularly unhappy with the conduct of Gavi.
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The 18-year-old has already gained a reputation for his fearless tenacity.
But some believe he went too far when he barged Ceballos over off the ball late on in Sunday’s Clasico.
According to Spanish reporter Adrian Sanchez, several Real Madrid players contacted senior Barca stars to complain about Gavi.
They feel that Barcelona’s more experienced players should talk to the academy graduate about his behaviour.
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The teenager could well line up alongside Ceballos in midfield for La Roja during this international break.
Luis de la Fuente’s side kick off their Euro 2024 qualification campaign on Saturday with a home match against Norway in Malaga.
They will then travel to Glasgow to face Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
