Lamine Yamal fulfilled an emotional promise after Barcelona’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico, which almost secured the 2024-25 La Liga title at the Olympic Stadium Montjuïc.

He met with Thierry Henry, the French legend of Barcelona, and gifted him his shirt in exchange for one from Henry’s time at Barça (2007-2010). This beautiful moment, which took place after one of the most intense matches of the season, showcased the bond between two generations of Barcelona talents.

The story of this shirt exchange began during the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Barcelona and Inter Milan (3-3). Henry, who was covering the match as a commentator for CBS Sports, was amazed by Yamal’s stunning performance. Yamal scored a spectacular goal in that match and played a key role in Barça’s comeback from a 2-0 deficit.

Henry said to Yamal in a live interview: “I will be at El Clásico at the Olympic Stadium. Can I get your shirt for my son?” Yamal replied with a smile: “We have to make a deal. I’ll give you my shirt, and you give me yours. Barça, Arsenal… whichever you want!” This promise, accompanied by laughter from Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher, became one of the memorable moments of the season.

Tonight, in El Clásico, this promise was fulfilled. Yamal, who scored an exceptional goal in this match and had already set the record as the youngest scorer in El Clásico history in October 2024, shone once again. After the final whistle, he and Henry met in the dressing room. Yamal wrote on his shirt: “To the legend, Henry the killer, you are a star.” Henry also wrote on his shirt: “For Lamine, with all my appreciation. You are a star.”