Sofia Quijada
FC Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo at Camp Nou, with Lamine Yamal converting from the penalty spot. The young winger’s breakthrough moment turned sour when he suffered a hamstring injury immediately after scoring, forcing him to exit before halftime.
The injury casts doubt over Barcelona’s finishing stretch. Pedri, the club’s 23-year-old midfielder, delivered frank comments on his teammate’s predicament during a post-match interview with Movistar Plus.
“I hope Lamine misses as little time as possible. He will undergo tests tomorrow and we’ll see the nature of the problem. I wish him all the best, and I hope he stays calm, because he’s still young,” Pedri said.
The midfielder’s words underline growing unease within the squad. Medical examinations scheduled for the following day would determine the severity of Yamal’s setback and shape Barcelona’s roster planning for the season’s remaining fixtures.