FC Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to nine points after a hard-fought 1-0 win over RC Celta de Vigo but the victory came with a worrying twist, Softfootball reports.
Right after the final whistle, Barcelona’s official X account captured the mood with a short message:
The decisive moment came from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who won and converted a penalty just before half-time at the Spotify Camp Nou. However, celebrations were cut short as the 18-year-old immediately went down with a hamstring injury and was forced off. The youngster who was crowned Laureus World Sports Awards World Young Sportsperson of the Year, continues his rapid rise as one of football’s brightest talents.
Barcelona’s problems didn’t end there, with João Cancelo also leaving the pitch injured, turning a crucial night into a concerning one for the squad.
Despite dominating large spells, Barça were made to work hard for the result. A second-half goal from Ferran Torres was ruled out for offside after a VAR review, while a lengthy stoppage due to a medical emergency in the crowd disrupted the flow of the game.
Fans flooded social media with mixed reactions — celebrating the win but fearing the impact of Yamal’s injury.
reymond too to his x to call out laliga corruption
La liga is so corrupt, massive +3 points
tado west mocked Barcelona for celebrating winning with a penalty
Winning with a penalty is now something to celebrate about, if it’s Madrid now , we do be hearing names like penalty Fc , and how was that even a foul , anyways enjoy your night
oba adekunle is worried about yamal
A win that cost us Lamine Yamal’s harmstring
Kofi Gaza emphasized on how Barcelona played after yamal was subbed off
No Lamin Yamal no party that’s ridiculous bro see the nonsense you played after Yamal was off
punter infinity says congratulated the boys
Congratulations to the boys on this win. Too bad we got some injuries trying to get it.
Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona held firm to secure the win, putting them in a commanding position ahead of Real Madrid with just six games remaining.
