Barcelona secured a 1-0 win in barcelona vs celta vigo, but the result was marred when Lamine Yamal suffered an apparent hamstring problem.
Yamal won a penalty about five minutes before halftime and calmly converted the spot kick, then immediately pulled up while grabbing his left hamstring.
The 18-year-old was able to walk off under his own power but was replaced by Roony Bardghji, and concerns grew as medical checks followed.
According to ESPN, Barcelona fear the teenage superstar has suffered a torn hamstring. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said after the game, "We have to wait. We have to see what it is. There is something. He felt it. After the goal, he would not leave the pitch without reason."
Implications And Reactions
With 50 days left until the World Cup begins, the Spain international could be facing a race against time to be fit for the tournament, creating immediate concerns for both club and country.
Yamal is widely watched despite his age and finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting. He helped lead Spain to the title at Euro 2024, a tournament during which he turned 17.
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri offered a measured reaction, saying, "Hopefully Lamine will only miss a few weeks. I wish him the best of luck. He needs to remain calm because he's young and will surely recover well."
Staff and supporters will now await the club's medical update to determine severity, rehabilitation timetable, and any impact on Spain's World Cup plans.
