Softfootball has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of Barcelona’s 2025/26 season after suffering a confirmed left hamstring injury involving the biceps femoris muscle. This was announced by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
The setback follows earlier reports that the teenage winger was injured immediately after scoring the winning penalty as 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.
The match-winning moment quickly turned worrying, as Yamal was forced off soon after converting from the spot.
Romano revealed:
BREAKING: Lamine Yamal will be 𝐎𝐔𝐓 for the rest of the season with Barcelona with the hamstring injury He’s expected to return in time for the World Cup
That game also saw João Cancelo leave injured, making it a costly night for Barcelona despite securing three valuable points in the title race.
Barcelona’s medical staff have reportedly opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery, with the focus placed on full rehabilitation and avoiding long-term complications. The approach is expected to rule him out for the rest of the domestic campaign but should allow complete recovery in time for the summer.
There is growing confidence that Yamal will be fit to join the Spain national football team squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he is expected to play a major role.
The injury is a frustrating pause in what has been another breakthrough year for one of football’s brightest young stars. Yamal had recently been crowned World Young Sportsperson of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards, adding another major honor to his fast-rising profile.
Barcelona must now finish the season without one of their most decisive attackers, while supporters await his return for both club and country.
