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After blowing up on TikTok, Lamine Yamal's girlfriend is set to become an Instagram star, just days after returning to the platform.
Days after Pulse Sports reported that Alex Padilla deactivated her Instagram account after rumours first emerged linking her to Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, the student-turned-TikTok star has re-emerged on the platform.
Just before Alex and Lamine jetted off to Kios, Greece, for their summer vacation, the Barcelona-based student created a new Instagram account, signalling her return to the social media scene.
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11:25 - 24.07.2024
5 BIGGEST misconceptions about Lamine Yamal and his girlfriend Alex Padilla
Lamine Yamal's relationship with Alex Padilla has generated widespread conversation amongst football fans online. Pulse Sports debunks some of the misinformation surrounding their romance.
Alex Padilla: Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend closing in on 400,000 followers just days after returning from Instagram exile
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Alex Padilla's reappearance on Instagram has been nothing short of sensational.
After deactivating her previous account due to the intense scrutiny following her public relationship with Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona-based student created a new profile just days before their summer getaway.
The move came after Alex gained over 1.5 million followers on TikTok after the pair seemingly confirmed their relationship following Spain’s 2-1 victory against England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14.
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Padilla’s new Instagram account is already on course to crack 400,000 followers within less than a week.
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Despite not publishing any posts yet, the account has garnered significant attention, with Lamine Yamal himself and Berta Gallardo, the girlfriend of Yamal’s Barcelona teammate Fermin Lopez, among her followers.
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Alex has been actively sharing snippets from her Greek vacation on her Instagram stories, keeping her fans updated on her baecation with the Spanish wonderkid.
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14:28 - 20.07.2024
17-year-old Lamine Yamal and girlfriend Alex Padilla 'love up' on boat cruise in Greece for summer break after Euros fairytale
Yamal and his influencer girlfriend took their romance to Kos Island days after helping Spain win the Euro 2024.
Lamine Yamal and Alex Padilla: Social media’s latest power couple
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The resurgence of Alex Padilla on Instagram also mirrors the exponential growth of Lamine Yamal’s social media presence.
Pulse Sports earlier reported that since the start of Euro 2024, Lamine has seen a dramatic increase in his online followership.
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His verified Instagram page now boasts over 18 million followers, surpassing his teammates Gavi, Pedri, and even Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
The couple's summer break in Greece has only added to their allure, with fans and supporters eagerly following their every move.
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15:44 - 17.07.2024
Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s €140m talent gains over 9 million followers following Euros triumph
Yamal’s social media stocks have continued to rise following Spain’s dominant Euro 2024 campaign.
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09:47 - 24.07.2024
Lamine Yamal or Leny Yoro: Who is the world's most valuable teenager in 2024?
The wonderkids ruling the world are led by Spain's Euro 2024 hero Lamine Yamal and new Manchester United boy Leny Yoro.
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14:06 - 21.07.2024
Barcelona fans begin donations on TikTok to help club fund Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal reunion
Barcelona fans have launched a TikTok campaign to fund Nico Williams' transfer and reunite him and Lamine Yamal.
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16:37 - 17.07.2024
Lamine Yamal inherits Lionel Messi's former number for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal continues to follow in Lionel Messi's footsteps, as he chooses the Argentine's former squad number at Barcelona.
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