Barcelona - Celta — Vigo

Immediately after scoring, Yamal suffered a hamstring injury and had to be substituted, leaving the field in tears.

Historically, Barcelona holds a strong lead in this fixture with to Celta's 23 in 120 La Liga meetings. Impact on Standings

As of April 28, 2026, this victory proved crucial in the title race: Barcelona - Celta Vigo

Lamine Yamal scored the only goal from a penalty in the 40th minute after being fouled by Yoel Lago.

Sits top of the table with 85 points , holding a 9-point lead over second-place Real Madrid. Immediately after scoring, Yamal suffered a hamstring injury

The match was defined by a mix of clinical finishing and unfortunate setbacks for the league leaders:

Barcelona 1-0 Celta Vigo (Apr 22, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN Sits top of the table with 85 points

The first half was significantly delayed (lasting nearly 70 minutes) due to a medical emergency in the stands .