Lamine Yamal will miss Barcelona's trip to Getafe on Saturday, April 25, after suffering a left thigh biceps femoris injury in the 1-0 win over Celta de Vigo, the club's coach confirmed on Friday.
Hansi Flick told reporters that Yamal will be absent for the last six matches of the LaLiga season and described the setback as the 18-year-old's first muscle injury. Flick said it is not easy for the player or the club and that the staff must manage his recovery so he can come back stronger for the World Cup, which is not expected to be compromised.
The loss sharpens the stakes for the jornada 32 fixture at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Barcelona lead LaLiga with 82 points — nine clear of Real Madrid — and travel to Getafe looking to protect that cushion. Getafe CF will host FC Barcelona at the Coliseum on April 25 with kickoff scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time, and viewers in the United States can watch on Deportes.
The available squad for the barcelona vs getafe match underlines the challenge: Joao Cancelo is the only player who returned to contention for the trip, though he had to leave the game against Celta injured, and the roster does not include Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen or Eric Garcia. Garcia is unavailable because of suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card against Celta.
Barcelona's difficulty at this ground is another layer of context. The club has not won a league match at Getafe since 2019, and a visit to the Coliseum has often been a test of focus and depth. For Getafe, the fixture comes amid their own objectives — they remain engaged in a fight with Celta de Vigo for qualification to the UEFA Conference League next season — so the host should offer a competitive challenge.
Flick framed Yamal's absence as both a blow and an opportunity. He said the club needs the player but that Barcelona must stay united and give their full effort for one another; he also stressed that Yamal will learn from his first muscle injury and could return stronger for the World Cup. Flick added that with six matches remaining the objective is to win and that the team has the quality to deliver a big performance.
The immediate questions are practical: who fills the space Yamal leaves on the flank, how Cancelo's late fitness will hold up after leaving the Celta match, and whether Barcelona's depth is enough to maintain their nine-point advantage. Flick's message was clear — the club will manage Yamal's recovery over the coming weeks, with medical timetables pointing to roughly four to six weeks — and will press for wins in the run-in.
Saturday's match will be a measure of Barcelona's title credentials without one of their brightest young attackers. If the team follows Flick's instruction to stay compact and professional, they should be able to protect the lead; if not, a tricky trip to a Getafe side fighting for European qualification could narrow the gap at the top.
