Lamine Yamal limps off after scoring, Clasico in doubt

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal was substituted after scoring a penalty in the 40th minute of Tuesday's LaLiga match against Celta de Vigo at the Spotify Camp Nou, with the club now fearing a hamstring injury that could rule him out of the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid on May 10. The 17-year-old Spain international felt discomfort in the posterior part of his left thigh immediately after striking the ball past goalkeeper Radu and signaled for medical attention, walking off the pitch with a grim expression before being replaced by Roony Bardghji. The goal was his 16th in the league this season, making him the third-highest scorer in La Liga behind Kylian Mbappe and Vedat Muriqi, and his 24th across all competitions. Full-back Joao Cancelo also departed injured in the 20th minute after reporting pain in his right quadriceps, with Alejandro Balde coming on as his replacement. Both players will undergo tests on Thursday to determine the exact extent of their injuries, though reports suggest Yamal could be facing a minor tear that would keep him sidelined for two to three weeks. Barcelona held on to win 1-0 despite their injury troubles, which dealt a significant blow to Hansi Flick's squad ahead of crucial fixtures. The match was briefly interrupted after Yamal's goal when a medical emergency occurred in the stands, prompting a 20-minute halt while attending to the affected fan. The incident was reportedly detected by a Celta player who alerted the referees, and the club announced it through the stadium's public address system. The timing of Yamal's injury has raised particular concern given that the FIFA World Cup begins in approximately 50 days, and Spain plays their opening match shortly thereafter. Should the extent of his hamstring problem prove serious, it could potentially end his season and leave Barcelona without one of their key players for the high-stakes Clasico encounter.