Getafe Trolls Lamine Yamal Live: The Pocket Points Celebration Sparks Mockery
7 January 2026
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Getafe mocked Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s rising star, after his flashy celebration following the Barcelona vs Espanyol derby last Saturday in Catalonia.
Barcelona are currently in Saudi Arabia to compete in the Spanish Super Cup, which will be shown exclusively on the Eight app, the broadcaster for the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
What sparked the debate
According to Mundo Deportivo, after the final whistle Yamal celebrated with a gesture that showed three fingers into his pocket—a pose that quickly spread as other players in Europe copied the gesture, with the word "fake" used by some observers.
Getafe, via its social channels, asserted the celebration originated with player Djeni Dakonam Ortiz and has since been linked to earning "the three points." The club posted that there is "only one +3 in the pocket," a trademark for this gesture.
History and spread
The celebration reportedly first appeared in a 2-0 win over Valladolid, though videos show Yamal performing it on earlier occasions as well.
In a video distributed by Getafe, Yamal is seen pointing three fingers at the camera and sliding them into his shorts, interpreted as a “pocket points” gesture. The clip notes that similar celebrations have appeared in Italy and the Premier League, sometimes accompanied by the label "fake."
What fans should take away
Barça’s supporters and rivals have debated whether the gesture is harmless or a swagger move. Getafe maintains the move is protected, and a form of branding for the key moment, while others see it as a playful meme.
Punchline 1: If three points in a pocket could actually be spent, Getafe would be flush with cash and warrantless celebrations.
Punchline 2: And if branding rights really exist for this celebration, I want royalties for every time I misplace my keys while trying to find the TV remote.
