Overview
- Barcelona said Thursday that tests confirmed a left biceps femoris hamstring injury and that Lamine Yamal will follow a conservative plan and miss the rest of the club season.
- The club added he is expected to be available for Spain at the 2026 World Cup, though his match fitness and role in pre-tournament camp and friendlies remain unclear.
- The 18-year-old was hurt Wednesday after converting a first-half penalty in a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo, pulling up and clutching his left hamstring before being substituted.
- His absence covers Barcelona’s final six LaLiga fixtures, including the May 10 home El Clasico against Real Madrid, as the champions protect a nine-point lead.
- A breakout for Spain at Euro 2024 and a leading contributor for Barcelona this season, Yamal wrote that the injury “hurts more than I can explain” as he vowed to return stronger.