The Barcelona star appears to have taken a shot at his Real Madrid rival on social media.
After an electrifying El Clasico clash, Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has sparked heated debate online. Fans believe the young forward may have aimed a subtle dig at Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham following the highly anticipated fixture.
Sunday’s match at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium wasn’t just any El Clasico; it was a potential title decider. With Barcelona holding a slender three-point lead over their fierce rivals, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. As expected, the game delivered fireworks from the very start.
Real Madrid took control early on, with their marquee signing Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to put the visitors ahead. The Frenchman’s dazzling pace and clinical finishing seemed to put Madrid in a commanding position, but Barcelona, led by the fearless Yamal, had other plans.
The 17-year-old prodigy didn’t just feature in the game; he took center stage. Yamal’s relentless energy and creativity proved too much for Real Madrid’s defense. In a spectacular comeback, Barcelona overturned the two-goal deficit to win 4-3, cementing their place at the top of La Liga.
In the aftermath, Yamal took to Instagram to celebrate the victory, posting a picture from the match with a cryptic caption: “Mm, Ryan scored. (Like this one too).” The seemingly innocuous post has sparked a frenzy among fans, many of whom believe it was a veiled jab at Bellingham.
The context? Yamal’s post is thought to reference an earlier incident when Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos liked a celebratory post from Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni after Barcelona’s Champions League exit. The young star’s choice of words has been interpreted as a witty comeback aimed at Bellingham, who had been one of Madrid’s most vocal players ahead of the game.
Barcelona supporters quickly flooded the comment section, praising Yamal’s confidence. One fan quipped, “Ooh Jude, didn’t you like this one?” Another added, “This guy is too cocky and I love it. Cold.” The post has since amassed thousands of likes and continues to stir discussion online.
One particularly vocal fan highlighted Yamal’s record: “Cocky? Four Clasicos, three goals, two assists, and the record for most Liga goals before turning 18… He’s earned the right to speak his mind.”
The win wasn’t just about bragging rights. It marked the fourth time this season that Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid, matching their record from the 1982-83 season. With wins in La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey final, Barcelona has once again established their dominance over their bitter rivals.
While some Real Madrid supporters criticized Yamal’s post as arrogant, many football fans acknowledge that his confidence is backed up by his performances. His three goals and two assists in El Clasicos this season have undoubtedly solidified his reputation as a big-game player.
Critics argue that the young player should focus more on his football than social media antics, but Barcelona fans see it differently. They view his boldness as a reflection of his passion and his desire to represent the Blaugrana with pride.
For Yamal, who is already being hailed as one of the brightest talents of his generation, moments like these only add to his growing legend. Whether he genuinely intended to mock Bellingham or not, the message was clear: Barcelona had the last laugh in yet another thrilling El Clasico showdown.
As the dust settles, one thing remains certain: Lamine Yamal’s fearless attitude on and off the pitch has made him a fan favorite, and his rivalry with Bellingham is just another chapter in the ever-intense Barcelona-Real Madrid saga.
