Alarm at Barcelona: Lamine Yamal injured, 2026 World Cup doubt | OneFootball

FC Barcelona secured a crucial 1-0 win over Celta de Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou and maintained their nine-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. However, the victory was overshadowed by concern surrounding Lamine Yamal, who went off injured after scoring the game’s only goal.

The 18-year-old forward scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 39th minute after being brought down inside the box. He struck it accurately toward the goalkeeper’s left post and put Barça ahead.

But what happened next raised alarm: Yamal did not celebrate the goal, made a gesture toward the bench, and dropped to the turf to ask for medical attention. Minutes later, he was substituted and went straight down the tunnel showing signs of pain.

Initial medical reports, shared by the Spanish press, indicate that the player may have suffered a tear in his left hamstring, with an estimated recovery time of at least five weeks.

If confirmed, the injury would rule him out for the rest of the season with Barcelona and put him in a race against time ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Outlets such as Mundo Deportivo, Marca and Sport agree that the tests to be carried out in the coming hours will be decisive in determining the exact severity, with scenarios ranging from a strain to a more serious tear.

A year marked by physical problems

Yamal had already dealt with discomfort during the season, especially due to pubalgia, which kept him out of several matches. Even so, his numbers reflect his impact: he has 24 goals and 18 assists in 45 matches, making him the team’s top scorer in La Liga.

He is also a key player for the national team coached by Luis de la Fuente, where he has also had recent absences due to physical issues.

Barcelona win and stay firmly on top

Beyond the concern over their star player, the team managed by Hansi Flick held on to the result and remains top of the table with 82 points, while Real Madrid follow with 73.

With six matches remaining, Barcelona are on course for the title and could decide the championship in El Clásico against their historic rival.

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