India, Oct. 10 -- Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe momentarily put club rivalries aside to shower praise on Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, acknowledging his exceptional talent at such a young age. Mbappe, however, urged fans and the media to ease the pressure on the teenager and allow him space to grow off the field.

Yamal recently secured the runner-up spot in the Ballon d'Or rankings, finishing behind Ousmane Dembele. However, in recent months, the young Barcelona star has drawn attention off the pitch as well, with headlines focusing on his personal life, including his relationships and lavish birthday party.

Ahead of their El Clasico rivalry, the French star reflected on Yamal's talent and passion while urging fans and media to respe...