Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, where Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez celebrated a goal by recreating the iconic fusion dance from the anime series Dragon Ball Z.
The moment unfolded after Barcelona scored their winning goal. Fermin Lopez scored twice to complete the team’s comeback, while Lamine Yamal delivered the assist for the decisive strike, according to reporting by Barca Universal.
- Fermin Lopez scored both goals to secure three points for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid.
- Lamine Yamal provided the decisive assist and joined Fermin to execute the Goten and Trunks fusion choreography.
- The match broadcaster published a montage comparing the players’ movements directly with the anime sequence, driving viral engagement online.
Following the second goal, Yamal and Fermin stood facing each other to reproduce the choreography performed by Goten and Trunks when combining to form Gotenks in Dragon Ball Z. Both players extended their arms, coordinated their leg movements, and finished the sequence by touching their index fingers. Barca Universal reported that the pair appeared to have rehearsed the movements, following the anime sequence almost perfectly.
The celebration highlighted the close relationship between two players who developed through Barcelona’s La Masia academy. Their partnership on the pitch reflects an understanding shown through technical qualities and attacking movement during fixtures.
The choreographed celebration quickly drew attention across social media platforms. Fans responded by suggesting various fictional combination names for the two players based on the anime reference.
| Player | Match Contribution | Celebration Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fermin Lopez | Two goals (comeback) | Fusion dance partner (Goten/Trunks) |
| Lamine Yamal | Winning assist | Fusion dance partner (Goten/Trunks) |
As noted by Barca Universal, the broadcast montage comparing the players to the animated characters generated considerable online engagement, giving Blaugrana and anime fans a major talking point after the away fixture.
The victory allowed Barcelona to leave Madrid with three important points. While much of the post-match discussion centered on the tactical battle at the Metropolitano, the anime tribute cemented a memorable visual moment for the club’s traveling supporters.
🔴 Fermin Lopez scores twice as Barcelona beats Atletico Madrid 2-1 Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 away to open a three-point lead atop La Liga after 12 games. Giuliano Simeone put Atletico ahead in the 10th minute, but Fermin Lopez equalized before halftime and scored… pic.twitter.com/GgzW1munOe
