Yamal, 18, underwent tests at Barcelona's training ground after being injured while taking a penalty and scoring, helping his team win 1-0 against Celta Vigo in LaLiga.
“Lamine Yamal has suffered a left hamstring injury. He will follow a cautious treatment regimen. Yamal will miss the rest of the season but is expected to recover in time to participate in the World Cup,” Barca's homepage said.
According to Spanish media, Yamal is expected to be out of action for 4-5 weeks, making him unable to play in the remaining 6 rounds of LaLiga. However, the 2026 World Cup has more than 50 days to take place. Therefore, this striker can completely be present in time.
The Spanish national team is considered one of the strongest candidates for the 2026 World Cup championship. The team nicknamed La Roja is in Group H with Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
This injury made me sit out right when I wanted to play the most, and this pain is greater than I can describe. It's heartbreaking not being able to fight alongside my teammates and not being able to help when the team needs me. But I believe in them, and I know they will play their best in every match," Yamal shared on Instagram.
The absence of Yamal is a heavy blow to Barcelona in the remaining part of the season. This season, Yamal has scored 24 goals, with 17 assists for Barcelona. He is an indispensable factor in the home team's attack.
However, in LaLiga, Barca is in a favorable position when leading the table, 9 points ahead of Real Madrid, when the league only has 6 more matches left.
The two teams will meet in the second El Clásico of the season on May 10 at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium, a match that could greatly affect the overall championship race.
Before that, Barca will have difficult away matches against Getafe and Osasuna in their journey to conquer the La Liga championship for the second consecutive time under Hansi Flick. After that, they will be guests at Alaves' stadium, host Real Betis and be guests at Valencia's stadium in the last three matches of the season.
In addition to Yamal, Barcelona is also without Raphinha's service, causing their attacking firepower to be reduced.
The Brazilian player hopes to return in time for the El Clásico match next month, but during that time, Barca will have to rely on players like Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo and Marcus Rashford.
