Gavi (L) and Yamal (R) mimicking Ronaldo’s celebration
A video has surfaced showing Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuu” celebration ahead of the UEFA Nations League final against Portugal on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The clip, filmed during Spain’s pre-match pitch inspection at the Allianz Arena in Munich, captures Yamal alongside Barcelona teammate Gavi, striking the pose made famous by the Portuguese legend.
The clip, now circulating widely on social media, felt like a cheeky nod to the Portuguese legend he was about to face. But the final itself told a different story.
Spain twice took the lead through Zubimendi and Oyarzabal, only for Portugal to respond with goals from Nuno Mendes and Ronaldo.
After 120 minutes, the match went to penalties where Portugal emerged victorious.
Yamal, despite the pre-match swagger, had a quiet night. He managed just two shots on target in 105 minutes and completed 21 of 44 progressive passes.
While not poor, his performance didn’t live up to the hype.
Watch the video below:
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