Yamal limps off after sealing Barcelona win over Celta

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Albert... Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Item 1 of 2 Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Celta Vigo - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - April 22, 2026 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA, April 22 (Reuters) - Barcelona moved closer to retaining their LaLiga title with ​a 1-0 victory over Celta ‌Vigo on Wednesday, but the win was overshadowed by an injury to Lamine ​Yamal, who scored the ​first-half spot kick that settled the ⁠match. With six games remaining, Barcelona ​lead the standings on 82 points, ​nine clear of Real Madrid on 73. The result keeps the champions firmly in ​control of the title race, ​though concern now surrounds Yamal with a ‌Clasico ⁠looming in two weeks and the World Cup less than 50 days away. Barcelona dominated possession and went ​ahead in ​the ⁠38th minute when Yamal burst in from the right ​and was brought down ​by ⁠Yoel Lago. He fired the penalty low to the keeper's left before ⁠limping ​off with what ​appeared to be a hamstring problem. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab