Lamine Yamal Reacts to Atlético Madrid’s Derby Win Over Real Madrid

Lamine Yamal was nowhere near the Madrid derby, but he still found a way to leave his mark on the night.

As Atlético Madrid edged Real Madrid 2–1 in the seventh round of La Liga, the Barcelona teenager was following along – and he liked what he saw. Literally.

According to Foot Mercato, Yamal engaged with a post from Atlético defender Marc Pubill after the final whistle. The post contained several images from the game, including one frame of Pubill going into a challenge with Kylian Mbappé.

Yamal’s response? No words. Just a small flurry of emojis dropped under Pubill’s post, a simple but clear show of delight at Real Madrid’s defeat.

For Barcelona, the result was more than just a rival’s bad night. It was a boost to their own position.

Seven games into the league campaign, Barça stand alone at the top of the table. Atlético’s win lifted them into second on 16 points, while Real Madrid slid down to fourth with 15. The derby didn’t just decide bragging rights in the capital; it stretched the gap between the Catalans and their great rivals.

That wider gap is exactly why Yamal’s online reaction drew so much attention. A teenager, a phone, a handful of emojis – and a reminder that every twist in this title race is being watched, and enjoyed, from Barcelona.