Lamine Yamal had a lot to celebrate after Barcelona’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday, and it seems he wasn’t shy about taking a playful jab at Jude Bellingham.
Barcelona’s Thrilling El Clasico Win
The win was a huge one for Barcelona, pushing them seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.
Real Madrid seemed to have the upper hand early, with Kylian Mbappe scoring two goals in the opening 14 minutes.
However, Barcelona quickly turned the game around, with Eric Garcia, Yamal, and Raphinha all scoring before halftime.
Though Mbappe completed his hat trick later in the game, it wasn’t enough to catch Barcelona, and the win solidified their position as LaLiga leaders.
Yamal’s Instagram Post That Raised Eyebrows
Yamal, who has now scored three goals in just four El Clasico appearances this season, decided to have a bit of fun on Instagram after the match.
He posted a picture of his goal celebration with the caption: “Mm, Ryan vaccinated (like this one too).”
The first part of the caption references a viral moment earlier in the season when fans asked Yamal for an autograph, not recognizing him.
In a playful response, he had jokingly introduced himself as “Ryan.”
But it was the second part of the caption that caught attention.
Yamal seemed to take a dig at Jude Bellingham after the England star had liked a post from Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni following their Champions League victory over Barcelona.
It’s safe to say, Yamal’s social media post didn’t go unnoticed.
Yamal Reflects on the Important Win
After the match, Yamal spoke to reporters about the significance of the victory.
“It was a very important match to gain a considerable lead,” he said.
“After the Champions League match, it was very important to win, and even more so if it was against Madrid. Today is time to enjoy it.”
With the win under their belt, Yamal and his teammates are now preparing for a fiery derby against Espanyol this Thursday. With the LaLiga title now firmly in their sights, every point counts.
The Road Ahead for Barcelona
Barcelona is in a strong position to secure the LaLiga title, needing just two more points from their final three matches.
A win over Espanyol would not only seal the league title but also complete a dream double for manager Hansi Flick, who has had an incredible debut season.
After Barcelona’s narrow 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final last month, lifting the LaLiga trophy would be the perfect way to cap off an unforgettable season.