Lamine Yamal Trolls Real Madrid After Shock Atletico Derby Defeat

Lamine Yamal didn't need to say a single word to make his feelings known. Hours after Atletico Madrid stunned 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in the derby, the Barcelona star's social media activity had already gone viral — and given his recent comments about Los Blancos, nobody was surprised.

A Chaotic Derby at the Metropolitano

Real Madrid's night unraveled fast. Dean Huijsen was sent off after conceding a penalty on Giuliano Simeone, and Atletico made the numerical advantage count — Alejandro Grimaldo converted the spot-kick in the 53rd minute before Jonathan David doubled the lead six minutes later. Antonio Rudiger pulled one back in the 89th, but it wasn't enough. The 2-1 loss was Jose Mourinho's second defeat in his opening seven league games in charge, and it allowed Atletico to leapfrog their rivals in the table.

Yamal's Cheeky Reaction

Yamal didn't post anything himself. Instead, he reacted with a string of explosion emojis to a post from his Spain teammate and Atletico defender Marc Pubill, who had shared images from the derby win — including one of Pubill challenging Kylian Mbappe. It was a small gesture, but enough to rack up thousands of likes and get football social media talking within minutes.

Not the First Time

This isn't new territory for Yamal. In a recent interview with Jorge Valdano, the 19-year-old admitted he actively enjoys watching Real Madrid lose, regardless of who they're playing. It's the latest in a long line of digs — he previously said Madrid "rob" and "complain" about referees, and after Barcelona's Copa del Rey final win last season, he told teammates Real Madrid simply "cannot handle" them.

The rivalry has cut both ways too, with tensions between Yamal and Madrid players spilling into full view after previous Clasicos.

What It Means for the Title Race

Beyond the bragging rights, the result matters in the standings. Barcelona remain unbeaten and top of La Liga, while Real Madrid now sit five points back after their second loss of the season. For Yamal, watching a rival stumble while Barcelona keep winning is exactly the kind of Monday morning he was hoping for.