Yamal's Availability in Doubt for Atletico Madrid
Yamal's Availability in Doubt for Atletico Madrid
Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, may miss the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal against Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona will play Atletico three more times this season, including La Liga and Copa del Rey.
The 17-year-old forward sustained a serious injury during Barcelona’s 0-2 defeat to Las Palmas in La Liga, where he was involved in a hard challenge between two opponents.
Despite the rough contact, referee did not penalize the situation in the 59th minute, and Yamal continued playing until being substituted in the 85th minute by Ferran Torres.
Injury Blow for Yamal in La Liga
The injury has raised doubts about Yamal’s fitness for the upcoming Copa del Rey match.
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, has confirmed that the club is waiting for the results from the medical team to assess whether the youngster will be fit for the clash with Atletico Madrid.
Speaking to the press, Flick said:
“We have to wait 24 hours to understand if he will be available to play against Atletico Madrid. I hope to have Lamine in the squad for the match,” according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Lamine Yamal on Instagram: “No foul!”. 🚨🩸 pic.twitter.com/z7W5o23qJH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 22, 2025
Can Barcelona Rely on Yamal for Atletico Clash?
Yamal’s injury occurred after a particularly rough encounter with Atletico’s Dario Essugo and Alex Munoz.
Following the game, the young forward shared a photo on social media, showing his bloodied shin guard, with the caption: “It wasn’t a foul,” emphasising the intensity of the challenge and his resilience.
Barcelona’s Busy Schedule and Expectations
The uncertainty surrounding Yamal’s availability adds to Barcelona’s already packed schedule this season.
In addition to their Copa del Rey semifinal, the Catalan giants are still competing in the Champions League, with their upcoming tie against Benfica in the Round of 16.
Barcelona will also face Atletico Madrid on three more occasions this season, including the La Liga return leg and the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.
Additionally, Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in the league return match and possibly in the final of the Copa del Rey.
Conclusion
As Barcelona prepares for their crucial Copa del Rey clash with Atletico Madrid, all eyes will be on Lamine Yamal’s injury status.
The next 24 hours will be decisive in determining whether the young star will be available to help his team secure a place in the final of Spain’s prestigious cup competition.
Stay tuned for updates on Yamal’s condition and Barcelona’s preparations ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
