Janice R. Andrews
In a commanding display at the Santiago Bernabeu, Barcelona stunned Real Madrid with a 4-0 triumph on October 26, highlighted by Lamine Yamal’s historic moment. The teenage sensation made El Clasico history by becoming its youngest-ever scorer, adding extra spice with a celebration that paid homage to a Madrid legend.
Under Hansi Flick’s tactical guidance, Barcelona ended Real Madrid’s remarkable 42-game unbeaten La Liga run. Following a tight first half, the floodgates opened as Robert Lewandowski struck twice, before Yamal and Raphinha completed the rout.
The 17-year-old Yamal’s goal celebration caught everyone’s attention as he recreated Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous “calma” gesture – a moment of theatrical irony given its origins. Standing before the home crowd, Yamal mimicked Ronaldo’s signature move, motioning for calm in a display of youthful confidence. He then added his personal touch with a dance routine, widely interpreted as a playful jab at Vinicius Jr.’s celebration style.
“Visca Barca! We’re going all out for La Liga now,” declared an enthusiastic Yamal post-match. His impressive season statistics – five goals and six assists – place him among Barcelona’s key performers, just behind veterans Lewandowski and Raphinha.
The result proved Luis Figo’s pre-match prediction wrong, despite the former player’s backing of Real Madrid. Barcelona’s triumph extends their lead to six points at the summit of La Liga, making a powerful statement in their title campaign.
The victory was particularly sweet for Barcelona fans, as they watched their young star turn the tables on Madrid’s own celebration traditions, right in the heart of the Bernabeu.
