See what Barcelona fans are saying about Nigerian singer Skales after the loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Barcelona fans are reeling after a dramatic 4-3 loss to Inter Milan in extra time during the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals on May 6, 2025, at the San Siro.
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Skales thanks God after Barcelona’s Heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Inter Milan
See what Skales has to say after criticism by Barcelona fans for affecting Yamal in the loss to Inter Milan.
The result that knocked the Catalan giants out of the competition and stirred massive controversy online.
In the aftermath of the defeat, some supporters have found an unlikely culprit: Nigerian musician Skales to blame.
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Skales whose viral dance moment with Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal has been blamed for bringing bad luck to the team.
The saga began in late April 2025, when Skales’ 2014 hit Shake Body became a sensation among Spanish footballers, including Yamal, who was filmed dancing to the track during Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory celebrations on April 26.
The moment caught global attention, leading to Skales meeting Yamal and his family, and even performing at the event.
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Skales later released a single titled Dance Like Lamine Yamal on May 5, capitalizing on the 17-year-old footballer’s fame.
The first leg on April 30 at Montjuïc ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Barcelona twice battling back but struggling defensively.
Fans were hopeful heading into the second leg, but the match at San Siro proved to be a rollercoaster.
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Inter Milan took a two goal lead at halftime, but Barcelona responded with two quick goals in the second half.
A last-gasp goal from Raphinha in the 88th minute was on verge to be the winner before Acerbi forced extra time.
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Inter Milan sealed the tie with a decisive strike in the 115th minute, ending Barcelona’s Champions League campaign with a 4-3 scoreline after extra time and a 7-6 aggregate defeat.
The loss left Barcelona fans devastated, and many turned to social media to vent their frustration.
Skales blamed for Barcelona loss to Inter Milan
After Barcelona's loss o Inter Milan, Skales received a lot of Blame on social media, see reactions
One said, “I don’t want to meet Skales at the hotel, someone please kick him out. Since I danced with him, I’ve been terrible on the pitch. Ogun go k!ll Skales oo,”
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Another added, “Yamal hasn’t been the same since that dance with Skales,”
Another wrote, “Skales brought juju to Barca, we’re out because of him!”