FC Barcelona are anxiously awaiting medical updates after Lamine Yamal suffered a worrying injury that could rule him out of the season’s most crucial fixtures — including El Clásico against Real Madrid. The incident took place in the 38th minute. Yamal calmly converted a penalty, but the celebration quickly turned into concern. Moments after scoring, he grabbed the back of his left thigh — a clear sign of a potential hamstring issue.

The young winger immediately signaled to be substituted, raising alarm bells across the stadium. Before leaving the pitch, he briefly spoke with head coach Hansi Flick, who quickly made the change as medical staff escorted the player off the field.

Barcelona will conduct medical tests to determine the severity of the injury, but early fears suggest a possible muscle tear. If confirmed, Yamal could be sidelined for six to ten weeks — a timeline that would likely rule him out of the highly anticipated Clásico.

Such an absence would be a major blow. Beyond his stats, Yamal has become Barcelona’s most unpredictable and dangerous attacking weapon, capable of changing games in an instant. Losing him at this stage of the season could impact the team’s momentum despite their strong position in LaLiga.

There are also growing concerns regarding his availability for the Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. With the tournament approaching, Barcelona’s medical staff will prioritize a full recovery to avoid any long-term complications.

Now, Barcelona faces a tense wait — and one key question remains: will their brightest star be ready in time for the biggest game of the season?

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