Barcelona’s promising young talent, Lamine Yamal, left fans anxious following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on Wednesday evening, which secured their place in the Copa del Rey final.
The match, which saw Barcelona triumph, set up a highly anticipated final clash with their fierce rivals, Real Madrid. However, Yamal’s performance was overshadowed by a concerning injury sustained during the game.
The incident occurred in the 57th minute when the 17-year-old Spanish international, who has Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean heritage, managed to slip past Atlético’s Javi Galán and Clément Lenglet.
However, Lenglet’s challenge was aggressive, as he struck Yamal’s left ankle, sending the young star tumbling to the ground in visible discomfort.
Initially, it appeared doubtful whether Yamal could continue due to the intense pain he appeared to be in. Despite this, he insisted on remaining in the match.
Yamal remained on the pitch until the 87th minute, when he was substituted for Gerard Martín.
During his time on the field, cameras captured the injury in detail, showing blood on his left ankle, suggesting that the tackle had inflicted more damage than initially suspected.
The injury raised serious concerns among fans and officials, given its severity. Despite the painful setback, Yamal’s resilience was evident.
He had been integral to Barcelona’s success in the match, playing a key role by assisting Ferran Torres in scoring the game’s only goal.
While his condition will be monitored closely in the coming days, fans are hoping that the injury will not sideline the young player for the upcoming crucial fixtures.
