Lamine Yamal's Sudden Injury Casts Doubt on Barcelona's Season

Lamine Yamal, a promising player for Barcelona, sustained an injury while securing the team's win over Celta Vigo. The injury's severity is yet to be disclosed, raising concerns ahead of his World Cup debut. Another injury to João Cancelo compounds Barcelona's challenges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Barcelona | Updated: 23-04-2026 09:24 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 09:24 IST
Lamine Yamal's Sudden Injury Casts Doubt on Barcelona's Season
Lamine Yamal
  • Country:
  • Spain

Lamine Yamal, one of Barcelona's rising stars, experienced an unfortunate turn of events during a crucial match against Celta Vigo. After converting a decisive penalty, Yamal signaled distress and was later seen grasping his left leg.

While Barcelona has yet to provide a detailed update on Yamal's condition, his injury comes at a critical time, just as the 18-year-old forward was set to debut in the World Cup. Fellow midfielder Gavi expressed the team's concern, highlighting Yamal's pivotal role in their lineup.

This incident compounds Barcelona's injury woes after defender João Cancelo also left the field with a suspected right leg injury. Despite these setbacks, Barcelona maintains a nine-point lead over rivals Real Madrid.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback