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Yamal Injury Shakes Barcelona Lead Against Celta Vigo

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Lamine Yamal secured Barcelona's advantage by converting a penalty against Celta Vigo before suffering a hamstring injury. The 18-year-old immediately collapsed after scoring, requiring medical attention. Replays captured him gripping his leg, forcing a brief stoppage. Roony Bardghji entered just before the interval, replacing the visibly affected star.

Simultaneously, a separate medical emergency in the stands halted play for close to 20 minutes. Officials cleared the affected spectator, allowing the contest to resume with the clock running deep into the half. Spotify Camp Nou witnessed extended disruption as the fixture navigated this unusual double setback.

Barça maintain a six-point lead atop LaLiga, a margin they aim to extend against Celta. A victory would push them nine points clear ahead of their upcoming clash with Real Madrid. Yamal remains a vital weapon with 45 appearances and 24 goals this season, proving his resilience despite recurring pubalgia concerns, concluding with 24 goals and 17 assists recorded.