Lamine Yamal Goes Samurai Jack: Barcelona Star Teases Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup
11 January 2026
Samurai Jack Vibes Set the Stage for a Spanish Super Cup Showdown
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's rising star, surprised fans on Instagram with a sudden change just hours before the Spanish Super Cup final broadcast on Eight, the exclusive platform for the Roshen Saudi League.
Barcelona and Real Madrid collide tonight at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah.
Yamal updated his profile picture and bio, turning his page into the Samurai Jack universe.
The young forward picked Samurai Jack as his focal character for the Clasico, a tale about a young warrior fighting relentless demons without ever quitting.
The motto I am young and ready to fight is among the series best-quoted lines.
Reports note Yamal previously teased Madrid fans with provocative remarks before the first Clasico of the league season, which Barcelona lost at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Doubts about his readiness lingered, but Barcelona coach Hans Flick said at yesterday's press conference that he can play.
Spanish outlets have Yamal in Barcelona's expected lineup for the final in Jeddah.
A match promo image features Barcelona and Real Madrid legends facing off, while the kickoff is scheduled for eight pm local time.
Yamal's choice to lean into Samurai Jack signals his readiness and gives fans a playful lens for the looming Clasico.
With the final in Saudi Arabia, a neutral stage always spices up the storyline.
If Yamal performs well, he will continue redefining what a modern footballer can be: a teen idol who delivers on the pitch.
Final note: the clash should attract a global audience, memes included, and the Samurai Jack vibe adds extra flavor to a classic rivalry.
Punchline 1: If he scores, the internet might deserve a round of applause and a cold drink.
Punchline 2: If not, at least Samurai Jack still gets another season of glory in our memes.
