Barcelona 1-0 Celta Vigo, La Liga: Barca Win At The Cost Of Yamal's Injury

Lamine Yamal was injured while converting a penalty in Barcelona’s 1-0 Spanish league win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday. Yamal scored in the 40th minute and immediately looked to the bench to signal he was hurt. He dropped to the ground as his teammates arrived to celebrate, then appeared to grab the back of his left leg. Yamal left the field on his own after being attended by doctors. He talked briefly with coach Hansi Flick on the sidelines before walking into the locker room tunnel by himself.

Updated on: 23 April 2026 6:23 pm

Published at: 23 April 2026 6:23 pm

FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo La liga soccer-Lamine Yamal

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal leaves the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo La liga soccer-Celtas Marcos Alonso

Celta's Marcos Alonso, left, shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo La liga soccer-Hansi Flick

Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo La liga soccer-Ferran Torres

Barcelona's Ferran Torres, left, celebrates after scoring a goal that was later disallowed by a VAR decision during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal lies on the pitch injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal lies on the pitch in pain during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal by a penalty during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo La liga soccer-Barcelonas Roony Bardghji

Barcelona's Roony Bardghji shoots the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Barcelona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort