Borussia Dortmund Reacts to Atlético's Barcelona Jab
June 6, 2026 · Carolina Gómez
Borussia Dortmund joins in the fun as Atlético Madrid jests about FC Barcelona's potential transfers.
AtlĂ©tico Madrid has taken a playful jab at FC Barcelona's rumored interest in signing Julián Alvarez, sparking a wave of reactions across social media. In a series of satirical posts, AtlĂ©tico suggested that Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha would soon don AtlĂ©tico's colors. The Spanish club also reminded followers of the 'Caso Negreira' and alleged political favors for player registrations involving Dani Olmo and Pau VĂctor.
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Borussia Dortmund, known for its witty social media presence, quickly joined the banter. The German club humorously questioned the unfolding drama by tweeting, "What did I miss?" in response to Atlético's post about Lamine Yamal. Adding to the fun, Dortmund posted a gif of Turkish referee Cuneyt Çakir signaling the VAR, suggesting they were in on the joke. They even playfully announced that their mascot, Emma the bee, despite numerous offers, would not be leaving the club. Dortmund's final touch was a mock announcement using the same design as Atlético's, with the message "Here we don't go," concluding their playful response.
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