# Lamine Yamal Seen Holding Palestinian Flag During FC Barcelona’s La Liga Celebration

> Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal drew attention after showing solidarity with Palestine during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations. He was seen waving a Palestinian flag from an open-top bus as fans celebrated in Bar…

Published: 2026-05-12 · Desk: Latest · Source: Al Jazeera

Spanish teenage football sensation Lamine Yamal has drawn significant attention after expressing solidarity with Palestine during FC Barcelona’s La Liga title celebrations.

The 18-year-old was seen waving a Palestinian flag from an open-top bus as thousands of fans filled the streets of Barcelona to celebrate the club’s victory. FC Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title with a 2–0 win over Real Madrid, in a match that once again saw El Clásico play a decisive role in determining the league champion.

The celebrations, attended by tens of thousands of supporters, turned into a broader moment of public expression, with Yamal becoming a visible figure of solidarity. Barcelona has also been a focal point for pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the escalation of the Israel–Gaza conflict in October 2023, alongside various humanitarian aid initiatives for Gaza.

Original reporting: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/11/lamine-yamal-waves-palestine-flag-as-barcelona-celebrate-la-liga-win?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvujpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFubU5mcmczVTYySlh2Qndic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoXTsVd8P4lz5bjzeWLtdxOAGvOPWgefmyqGTmLQwOPkXcm53ykW4OmGKgJp_aem_fl5mHxVjPJ5TnUPclGKHmg
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