Despite missing the season’s final Clásico due to injury, Lamine Yamal became one of the most talked-about figures during Barcelona’s title celebration. During an open-top bus parade through the streets of Barcelona, the winger was seen holding a Palestinian flag and also drew attention by wearing a shirt taunting Real Madrid.
The celebration drew thousands of fans from the Camp Nou area to the city center. Amid traditional Barcelona and Catalan flags, Yamal raised the Palestinian flag atop the team bus, a gesture that quickly sparked reactions on social media and in the European press. In recent months, expressions of support for Palestine have become increasingly common at sporting events in Spain.
Before the parade, the 18-year-old had already stirred up online discussion. After Barcelona’s decisive 2-0 win over Real Madrid, which helped seal the La Liga title, Yamal posted a video celebrating one of the goals with the caption “talk is cheap.” Spanish fans interpreted the post as a subtle response to Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.
During the festivities, Yamal was also spotted wearing a shirt that read, “Thank God I’m not a Madridista.” The combination of the political gesture and the provocative message ensured his presence was felt even though he had not played in the match.
