Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: A Narrow Win at Camp Nou

Barcelona won the match 1-0 against Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on April 22, 2026. This victory allowed Barcelona to restore their nine-point lead at the top of La Liga.

The only goal of the match came from Lamine Yamal, who scored a penalty in the 40th minute. However, Yamal’s celebration was cut short; he suffered a hamstring injury while taking the penalty and had to be replaced shortly after.

In addition to Yamal’s goal, Ferran Torres had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half. This disallowed goal could have doubled Barcelona’s lead. Meanwhile, Eric Garcia gave away a free-kick at the edge of the box in the final minutes, but Marcos Alonso’s free-kick was shot straight at the wall.

The match saw an unusual delay of nearly 20 minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands. Such incidents can impact player focus and momentum but did not deter Barcelona from securing the win.

After the match, Pedri expressed concern for Yamal, stating, “I hope [Lamine’s injury] is for as few weeks as possible.” He also emphasized the importance of winning every game to seal La Liga as soon as possible: “It was important to win today.”

As it stands, details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact nature and severity of Lamine Yamal’s injury. His absence could be felt in upcoming matches.

Looking ahead, Barcelona will travel to Getafe for their next match. They will aim to maintain their strong form and continue their title defense.