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Yamal Stars as Barca Edge Celta

Barcelona clinched a vital 1-0 win to extend their La Liga lead by nine points, but suffered injuries to Lamine Yamal and Joao Cancelo.

  • On Wednesday, Barcelona moved closer to winning the Liga title with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo, though goalscorer Lamine Yamal suffered an apparent hamstring injury while converting his penalty.
  • Yamal was replaced by Roony Bardghji after the match paused for over 15 minutes due to a medical incident in the stands, forcing the teenager to leave before half-time.
  • Playing for the first time since their Champions League elimination by Atletico Madrid, Hansi Flick's side lacked their usual attacking spark but extended their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table.
  • Joao Cancelo also exited the match with an injury, creating concerns for the squad ahead of a crucial Clasico against Real Madrid scheduled for May 10.
  • At Camp Nou, goalkeeper Joan Garcia saved shots from Pablo Duran and Ferran Jutgla, while former Barca defender Marcos Alonso helped the hosts hold firm against late pressure.
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It is the very big tile of the week for Lamine Yamal and FC Barcelona. The Spanish prodigy was wounded on Wednesday night during the victory against the Celta Vigo (1-0), and the sanction is without appeal: the end of the season in the club, and the race against the time trial in view of the World Cup. The Barça should therefore do without his weapon number 1 for the last six matches in Liga, with a mattress nine points ahead of Real Madrid whic…

With his victory against Celta Vigo (1-0) on Wednesday, FC Barcelona regained its nine points lead over Real Madrid in the lead of the Liga. The title ......

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Get Spanish Football News broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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