Lamine Yamal suffered an apparent muscle injury during Barcelona’s win over Celta Vigo after scoring the goal that secured victory, raising fresh concern over the condition of one of the club’s most important players.
The Barcelona forward went down in the 41st minute shortly after striking the decisive goal. He felt pain at the moment of the shot and dropped to the grass before medical staff came on to assess him. The Barcelona bench then asked for a substitution as concern quickly spread around the stadium.
Early reports suggest that Yamal may have torn a hamstring, although medical tests scheduled for Thursday should determine the severity of the injury and how long he may remain sidelined.
LAMINE YAMAL GOES DOWN INJURED AFTER SCORING WTF 😳😳 pic.twitter.com/lfV79yelEi
— LIVE GOALS (@FTLiveGoals) April 22, 2026The incident has triggered anxiety not only at Barcelona but also around the Spanish national team, given the importance of Yamal’s role and the limited time remaining before a major international competition.
The injury also sparked criticism in some media outlets. Juan Furlanich, presenter of Futbol Total on Dsports, linked the setback to Yamal’s off-field behaviour and suggested it may not have been a matter of bad luck alone.
Furlanich argued that the injury came less than 48 hours after Yamal had shared content showing himself eating fast food during late-night travel on a private plane. He suggested the sequence of events reflected poor rest and inadequate self-care rather than simple misfortune.
Lamine Yamal's injury "looks like a torn hamstring" leaving the rest of his club season and the start of the World Cup in doubt, according to ESPN's Gemma Soler. pic.twitter.com/U9RegUJ0TN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 22, 2026His comments added another layer to the reaction surrounding the Barcelona star, whose performances and public image continue to attract intense scrutiny. While some observers have focused on the physical concern and awaited official medical results, others have used the moment to question the player’s preparation and lifestyle choices.
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For Barcelona, the immediate priority is the outcome of the medical assessment. Any confirmed absence for Yamal would represent a major setback for the club, while Spain would also closely monitor developments given his growing importance at the international level.
The coming medical update is now expected to clarify whether Lamine Yamal faces a short recovery period or a more serious spell on the sidelines.
