Lamine Yamal Delivers on the Pitch and on Social Media

Lamine Yamal once again proved why he’s Barcelona’s brightest young star. At just 17 years old, the forward played a key role in the 4–3 comeback victory over Real Madrid, scoring the equalizer with a composed finish past Thibaut Courtois. It was the club’s fourth Clásico win of the season, a clean sweep that further highlighted their dominance over their rivals.

After the final whistle, Yamal took the celebration online. He posted a photo of his iconic “calm down” goal celebration on social media, captioned: “Mm, Ryan vaccinated (give this one a like too 😜).” The message was interpreted as a response to Jude Bellingham and Sergio Ramos, who had previously liked a post by Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni after Barcelona’s Champions League elimination.

The mention of “Ryan” referred to a recent viral incident in which Yamal was mistaken for a regular by a group of girls who asked him to take their photo, unaware of his identity — a moment he clearly hasn’t forgotten.

The post was quickly flooded with reactions from fans and teammates alike. Íñigo Martínez commented “Keep dancing,” while Ferran Torres replied with laughing emojis and Gavi wrote “Best brother.”

A Clásico Full of Emotion and Redemption

Beyond the banter, this Clásico held huge emotional weight for Barcelona. Just days after being eliminated from the Champions League by Inter Milan, the squad led by Hansi Flick bounced back from a 0–2 deficit — courtesy of a Kylian Mbappé brace — to complete a dramatic turnaround.

With the LaLiga title nearly secured and having already lifted the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey, Barcelona has now won all four Clásicos this season, scoring 16 goals and conceding only seven.

Lamine Yamal continues to grow not just as a player but also as a personality. His message to Bellingham and Ramos was subtle, but the intent was loud and clear: this season, Barcelona owns the spotlight.