FC Barcelona defeated RC Celta de Vigo 1-0 in LaLiga to restore their nine-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table. Lamine Yamal scored the only goal from a penalty but suffered an injury in the process and was substituted. The match faced disruptions, including a lengthy stoppage due to a medical issue in the stands.
Lamine Yamal converted a penalty in the 40th minute after going down under a challenge from Yoel Lago, slotting the ball into the bottom-right corner. The teenager immediately collapsed in discomfort and was replaced by Roony Bardghji, heading straight down the tunnel. Barcelona's lead came amid a frantic first half where Yamal had earlier curled a shot narrowly wide and saw another effort fly just wide from the edge of the area. Celta Vigo created chances too, with Pablo Duran drawing a brilliant save from Joan Garcia and Ferran Jutgla blazing over from close range. The game halted for over 10 minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands, adding to eight minutes of injury time and disrupting Barcelona's rhythm. In the second half, Ferran Torres lashed in Pedri's cross off the underside of the crossbar early on, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Celta pushed for an equalizer, but Garcia made crucial saves, including one to deny Duran again. Barcelona held on for an unconvincing victory despite Celta's pressure, as the visitors slip to seventh and see their Champions League hopes fade. The result extends Barca's advantage over Real Madrid to nine points. Worry now surrounds Yamal's fitness ahead of Saturday's match at Getafe.
