Moments before Barça officially raised the La Liga trophy at the Olympic Stadium, cameras picked up a touching scene: Lamine Yamal leaned in to kiss the silverware, and right after him, Raphinha did the same. Those small, tender gestures set the tone for the celebration even before the trophy was hoisted.
Just before the trophy‑lift, there was a hush. First, 17‑year‑old prodigy Lamine Yamal strode up, composed, and pressed a quick kiss on the La Liga trophy—a small, private salute to his breakout season. Moments later Raphinha followed, placing a slower, more thoughtful kiss that seemed to whisper, “We fought for this.”
The spontaneous back‑to‑back gesture felt symbolic: the club’s bright future and its seasoned warrior paying the same respect to the prize. The roar and confetti that came after were pure Barça, but that brief, tender sequence captured the club’s soul.
(And yes—once the party hit full volume, the fans couldn’t resist a cheeky chant: “Madrid, bastards, salute the champions!”)
