Barcelona confirm Lamine Yamal ruled out for remainder of La Liga season following hamstring injury
Medical scans have identified a strain to the biceps femoris muscle in the left leg after the player scored a penalty against Celta Vigo.
Barcelona have confirmed that Spanish international Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the La Liga campaign following a hamstring injury sustained during a match against Celta Vigo. The 18-year-old left the field injured on Wednesday after scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot, an incident that immediately raised concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming World Cup.
The club's medical team has since completed diagnostic tests and issued a formal diagnosis on Thursday. Barcelona stated that the injury is a strain to the biceps femoris muscle in the left leg and that the player will follow a conservative treatment plan. This confirmation ends any speculation about his participation in the final six games of the domestic season, including the crucial Clasico against Real Madrid scheduled for 10 May at Camp Nou.
Despite the certainty of his absence from the rest of the La Liga campaign, officials remain optimistic about his recovery timeline for international duty. Barcelona indicated that Yamal is expected to be available for the 2026 World Cup, which will mark his tournament debut. Spain is set to open their Group H campaign on 15 June in Atlanta, Georgia, with an opening fixture against Cape Verde.
The prognosis for World Cup participation, however, remains conditional on the severity of the hamstring strain, as such injuries can sometimes present with variable recovery times or complications. While the club's statement suggests a high probability of fitness, the final outcome depends on the progression of the conservative treatment plan rather than a guaranteed medical clearance.
This development occurs as Barcelona maintain a nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish top flight. The injury represents a significant blow to the club's title hopes, given the remaining fixtures in the league, though the focus for the young forward now shifts entirely to rehabilitation ahead of the global tournament in North America.
