Fresh off another league-winning campaign, FC Barcelona celebrated its La Liga triumph with a massive open-top bus parade attended by thousands of supporters across the city.
Amid the celebrations, teenage star Lamine Yamal was seen holding and waving a Palestinian flag, a moment that quickly circulated on social media, as per NDTV reports.
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Palestine flag moment during celebrations
The video showed Yamal carrying the Palestinian flag while fans lined the streets to celebrate Barcelona’s title-winning season. The moment became one of the most talked-about visuals from the parade. Support for Palestine has reportedly remained visible in Barcelona since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023, with demonstrations and public displays regularly taking place in the city.
A social media clip shared during the celebrations carried the caption, “Lamine Yamal lifts the Palestinian flag.”
Barcelona seals another La Liga title
Barcelona secured the league title after defeating rivals Real Madrid 2-0. The victory confirmed the club’s 29th Spanish league crown and continued their dominance in domestic football.
Managed by Hansi Flick, Barcelona finished the job with three matches still left in the season. The campaign also highlighted the growing influence of Yamal, who continued to establish himself as one of the club’s most important players.
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Yamal’s growing influence at Barcelona
Still only 18, Yamal has become a central figure for Barcelona. Wearing the iconic No. 10 shirt once associated with Lionel Messi, the winger has delivered consistently strong performances despite missing some games through injury.
The report noted that Yamal leads Barcelona in goals and assists this season. He has also topped the league charts in dribbles, underlining his importance in attack. His performances have helped compensate for injury absences and changing roles within the squad, including periods without Brazilian forward Raphinha and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
