Lamine Yamal, one of FC Barcelona's brightest young stars, had an unforgettable experience at WWE SmackDown in Barcelona. The Spanish sensation was in the front row for the highly anticipated event, where he met wrestling legends Triple H and Cody Rhodes.

The moment was capped off with a commemorative photo featuring Yamal holding the WWE Championship belt.

Triple H praises Yamal's bright future

WWE executive and 14-time world champion Triple H took a moment to acknowledge Yamal's talent, praising the young footballer with a special message: "The future of FC Barcelona is brighter than ever... enjoy the show, Lamine." The words from one of wrestling's biggest icons added to the excitement of the night for the young star.

WWE's return to Barcelona after six years

The SmackDown event in Barcelona marked WWE's highly anticipated return to Spain after six years. The spectacle took place at the Olímpico de Badalona and featured an electrifying preshow.

One of the night's standout moments was the clash between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair. Stratton made a bold statement by taking down security members from atop the entrance ramp, adding to the intensity of the night.

Lamine Yamal en el #SmackDown de Barcelona 🔥🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/hDQ93oBufN

— WWE Español (@wweespanol) March 15, 2025

The event also included a highly anticipated match between Randy Orton and Carmelo Hayes, as well as Cody Rhodes' appearance on Miz TV.

For Yamal, the night was a dream come true, as he witnessed top-tier wrestling action while being recognized by some of WWE's biggest names.