During the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet, Natalie Portman caused a sensation by upsetting Real Madrid. After presenting the Women’s Ballon d’Or to Aitana Bonmati, the American actress was seen posing with FC Barcelona players, including Lamine Yamal. The latter allegedly made a joke about the Clasico to which Portman responded by raising four fingers, in reference to Barcelona’s recent crushing victory (4-0) over Madrid. This mocking gesture did not escape fans, who reacted en masse on social networks.
Barça fans in ecstasy, Real Madrid upset on all fronts
Catalan fans were quick to notice this moment, celebrating this exchange between the Hollywood star and Yamal as an “iconic” moment. Barça’s victory at the Santiago Bernabeu not only allowed the club to overtake Real in the league, but this humorous dig from Natalie Portman amplified the humiliation for Madrid supporters. This symbolic gesture underlines the intense rivalry between the two clubs, marking an unexpected moment of this gala evening.
