Lamine Yamal and Thierry Henry Share Special Jersey Swap After El Clásico

Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal and French football legend Thierry Henry shared a special moment after Sunday’s exciting El Clásico at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN YAMAL AND HENRY?

After Barcelona’s big win over Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal greeted Thierry Henry. They exchanged jerseys on the pitch, keeping a promise made weeks earlier. Henry, a Barcelona icon from his playing days, had asked Yamal for his shirt before the game, and Yamal agreed—if he would receive one of Henry’s in exchange. The scene made both smile and was warmly received by fans and cameras.

BARCELONA’S SEASON SO FAR

This El Clásico win lifts Barcelona’s spirits as they continue to chase Real Madrid in La Liga. The Catalans are in second place, now just five points behind with three games left in the season. Yamal’s performance stood out; the 17-year-old winger has scored 8 goals and provided 7 assists in 31 league appearances—a remarkable effort in his breakout campaign. Henry’s presence highlighted the connection between Barca’s past and its new generation, seen in Yamal’s fearless displays.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Barcelona will try to keep pressure on Real Madrid in the title race as they visit Real Betis next weekend. Betis sit seventh, fighting to secure a European place and are two points above eighth-place Athletic Club. For Barca, winning is a must to keep any hope of overtaking Madrid, who face a tricky away trip to Villarreal. Yamal’s form and the team’s momentum after this Clásico could be decisive as the season races to its close.