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Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad is announced with no Real Madrid players for the first time; Lamine Yamal is included and set for his World Cup debut despite a hamstring issue that could see him miss the opener, while Gavi returns from injury and Barcelona’s Pubill and Cubarsi earn their first senior calls. Huijsen and Le Normand miss out as the team faces Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group F.
Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal among eight Barcelona players selected. Real Madrid are left out for the first time in World Cup history, highlighting Barca’s dominance. The Barca contingent includes Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Yamal. The squad also features Premier League names such as Arsenal’s David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, alongside Rodri of Manchester City. Fermin Lopez misses out due to injury, Nico Williams makes the squad despite a late-season injury, and De la Fuente lauds the team’s favourites status as they prep for friendlies ahead of Group H matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Spain revealed a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time. Lamine Yamal is included despite a left hamstring injury, while others like Fermín López and Álvaro Morata miss out. The team, ranked No. 2, will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, and coach Luis de la Fuente expects most players to be fit for the opener unless setbacks arise.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title and celebrated with a parade in which Lamine Yamal waved a Palestine flag; Hansi Flick addressed the moment ahead of Barca’s next match, saying it’s Yamal’s decision at 18 and that the club’s focus remains on football, while praising the emotional impact of the fans and noting Barca have the fewest goals conceded and still aim to reach 100 points with three games left.
Barcelona clinched a second consecutive La Liga title by beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick stabilizing the squad and Lamine Yamal emerging as the standout, while La Masia graduates underpin the success as the club eyes a deeper run in Europe.
Barça teenager Lamine Yamal is feared to have a torn hamstring after his winner against Celta Vigo, with experts warning a 30% relapse rate that could jeopardize his World Cup participation; recovery could be four to six weeks if the tendon is involved, and Barcelona are due to run tests to determine severity and provide an update.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hopes Lamine Yamal's injury isn't serious after the teenager scored a penalty against Celta Vigo before being subbed off, with Joao Cancelo also injuring a muscle; Flick said diagnosis would clarify both cases as Barca edged Celta 1-0, with early reports pointing to a possible hamstring issue for Yamal and follow-up tests planned.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri offered words of reassurance to Lamine Yamal after the teenager was forced off with an injury following a penalty winner against Celta Vigo. Yamal’s pain raises hamstring concerns and fears he could miss the remainder of the season and possibly the World Cup, though Pedri expects a quick recovery and stressed Barca’s need to win games as they prep for Getafe while awaiting formal injury updates.
Barcelona pushed Atlético Madrid to the brink and levelled the tie early, with 18-year-old Lamine Yamal emerging as a new leader and the Flick-era project showing pace, identity and promise. But defensive fragility, a pattern of red cards, and a lack of impactful options from the bench ultimately left Barca short of a shock knockout upset.
Barcelona pushed Atlético Madrid with Hansi Flick’s high-intensity plan and standout displays from Gavi and Lamine Yamal, but Lookman’s goal and a red card to Eric García halted the comeback, leaving Atlético with the edge in the quarterfinals; despite the heartbreak, Barça’s attacking identity and Flick’s leadership offer optimism for next season.
Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League by Atlético Madrid 3–2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals, despite Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres sparking a hopeful second leg. Lookman’s equalizer and a stoppage-time miss by Ronald Araújo, plus a red card for Eric García, swung the tie Atlético’s way, exposing Barcelona’s high defensive line. Hansi Flick’s bold selections sparked an early attacking flurry, Yamal starred again, but the Catalans’ European heartbreak persists as they endure an 11-year title drought.
In the Champions League quarter-final second leg in Madrid, Lamine Yamal’s early strike gave Barcelona an away goal, and Ferran Torres added a late goal to level the tie at 2-2 on aggregate against Atletico Madrid, leaving the tie still poised going into the remaining minutes.
Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby as Lamine Yamal supplied two assists and scored late, Ferran Torres grabbed a brace, and Pedri started despite fatigue from a midweek match, highlighting a dominant display with standout performances.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick kept Pedri and Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the Espanyol derby despite a crowded schedule, saying both are fit and fresh after recent concerns. He also handed Gavi his first start since a long injury lay-off as Barca aim to go nine points clear at the La Liga summit with a win.
Lamine Yamal left Barcelona’s training with a slight muscle strain diagnosed by Dr. Ricard Pruna; he was told to rest overnight and is considered available for Saturday’s match against Espanyol, though coach Hansi Flick could still decide to rest him depending on his assessment and the latest results (e.g., Real Madrid’s recent points drop).