The recurring injuries have sparked widespread debate regarding the physical load placed on the teenager.
: Yamal scored a 40th-minute penalty but immediately signaled to the bench and clutched his left leg. He left the field unassisted but was visibly frustrated. Lamine
: Before his season-ending injury, Yamal led Barcelona with 24 goals and numerous assists, playing a central role in their nine-point lead at the top of La Liga. : Before his season-ending injury, Yamal led Barcelona
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the remainder of Barcelona's 2025–26 club season after sustaining a while converting a penalty in a 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo on April 22, 2026. Despite this setback, the 18-year-old superstar is expected to be fit for Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign, which begins in June. Injury Overview and Impact Injury Overview and Impact : Barcelona confirmed a
: Barcelona confirmed a left hamstring tear. Earlier in the season, he also managed a chronic groin issue that required invasive radio frequency treatment.