La Liga campaign concludes for Lamine Yamal following hamstring strain

FC Barcelona have confirmed that winger Lamine Yamal will not feature in the remainder of the La Liga campaign following a left hamstring injury. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the club's match against Celta Vigo, where the player was forced off the field due to the strain.

While the injury effectively ends Yamal's domestic season, the club has issued a statement clarifying that his participation in the upcoming World Cup is not in doubt. This distinction separates the conclusion of his club duties from his international obligations, suggesting a recovery timeline that prioritises the global tournament.

The specific diagnosis of a left hamstring injury was released by the club alongside other major sporting updates from the day. In related La Liga action, Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol 1-0, with the winning goal scored in the 87th minute by Sergio Camello.

Elsewhere in European football, the German Cup final was reached by Stuttgart following a 2-1 extra-time victory over Freiburg. The match saw goals from Undav in the 70th minute and Tomas in the 119th minute, securing Stuttgart's place in the final.

In other sports news, the NFL 2026 Draft saw the Raiders select Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick. Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Atlanta Hawks led the New York Knicks 2-1 in their series after a narrow 109-108 victory.

FC Barcelona also noted that the Santiago Bernabeu stadium hosted the inauguration of a new practice court during the tennis updates, which included first-round eliminations for Gaël Monfils at the Madrid Masters.