Overview
- Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of Barcelona’s season with a hamstring injury and has started rehab at the Ciutat Esportiva on a conservative 4–6 week plan geared toward World Cup fitness.
- Barcelona beat Getafe 2-0 to move 11 points clear with five games left, and Hansi Flick told players to hold off on celebrations until the title is secured.
- Fermín López dedicated his opener to Yamal by copying the winger’s signature celebration, and Yamal responded on Instagram to thank him.
- Flick said the club will manage the recovery carefully and expressed confidence that Yamal will be ready for the tournament in June.
- Xavi called Yamal a “soccer genius” comparable to Lionel Messi, while Ruud Gullit and Michael Owen urged the teenager to manage pressure and surround himself with advisors who challenge him.