"I don't like it - he is representing Spain!"

Lamine Yamal is usually showered with praise — but this time, he's found himself in the crosshairs of criticism. Following Spain’s Nations League final loss to Portugal, Real Madrid icon Guti didn’t hold back. Speaking on El Chiringuito, Guti took aim at the young Barça talent — not for his performance, but for his choice of outfit.

The issue? Yamal’s look at a post-semi-final press conference against France. He showed up wearing a backwards cap, something Guti found unacceptable. “If he’s going to Ibiza or somewhere like that, fine. But not with the Spanish national team at a press conference. I don’t like that,” he said bluntly.

Guti doubled down: “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen someone wear a backwards cap in this setting. I don’t like it — he’s representing Spain!” The former midfielder, who earned 14 caps and scored three goals for Spain, made over 500 appearances for Real Madrid between 1996 and 2010.

While Yamal is often praised for his talent on the pitch, this isn't the first time his fashion sense has drawn fire. Back in March, former Real and HSV player Rafael van der Vaart also voiced his disapproval — this time over Yamal’s sagging trousers, calling the young winger “superficial.”

Yamal didn’t let that slide. He clapped back on Instagram: “Pants down, one goal, missed penalty, and in the semifinals. Hehehehehehe, let’s go Spain!” He even cheekily celebrated with Bayern’s Nico Williams by pulling his pants down — a not-so-subtle jab at Van der Vaart.

With Guti now joining the chorus of critics, it wouldn’t be surprising if Yamal fired back once again — in his own signature style.