• Lamine Yamal shines against Celta Vigo before injury setback

FC Barcelona have suffered a major blow in the closing stages of the season after medical tests confirmed that young star Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the campaign due to a muscle injury sustained in the match against Celta Vigo.

Details of the injury and official statement

The Catalan club issued an official statement via its X account, confirming that medical examinations revealed a hamstring injury in the back of the left thigh.

As a result, the player will undergo a conservative treatment programme, which rules him out for Barcelona until the end of the current season.

Yamal’s status for the 2026 World Cup

Despite the disappointing news for Barcelona fans, the statement carried some optimism for Spain supporters, with the club indicating that Yamal is expected to recover in time to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, easing concerns over his potential absence from the global tournament.

Moment of injury and impact on the league

Yamal delivered a standout performance against Celta Vigo, scoring the winning goal (1-0) in the 38th minute from a successfully converted penalty.

However, his joy was short-lived as he left the pitch shortly after due to thigh pain. The victory moved Barcelona a step closer to securing the La Liga title, but they lost one of their key attacking assets at a crucial stage of the season.