From his first social media posts before the week’s games, Lamine Yamal made it clear that he was on a mission. With an “On a mission” message on Instagram, the young Barcelona forward declared his commitment to the crucial matches against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. These were no empty words. 

The true test, however, would come in El Clásico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the Barcelona academy star shone by scoring a goal in this legendary stadium. A goal that not only added to the scoreboard but also made history, as he became the youngest scorer in El Clásico at just 17 years and 105 days old.

At the end of the match, Yamal didn’t hesitate to share his celebration with his followers on Instagram, updating his initial message with a decisive “Mission passed!” inspired by the iconic video game Grand Theft Auto. The reference quickly went viral.

On the field, Yamal outshined Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, showing no hesitation in facing the rival team's top player. He even seized the moment to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous “calm” celebration, making it clear that the future is his. 

Yamal’s excitement didn’t stop there. In another post, the young star proudly showed off Barça’s colors on his braces, a detail that captivated his fans. “It’s incredible to hear our fans louder than the rival’s in their own stadium,” he commented, highlighting the presence of Barça supporters in the capital.