FC Barcelona News: 24 April 2026

TL;DR

FC Barcelona secured a narrow victory against Celta Vigo, but Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. Frenkie de Jong set a new club record for appearances by a Dutch player.

Key points

FC Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo by a narrow margin
Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to injury
Frenkie de Jong set a club record for Dutch player appearances

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou on April 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) | Getty Images Post-win recovery – FC BarcelonaThe leaders didn’t slip up and picked up three points against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night, albeit by the narrowest of margins. The day after defeating the Galicians, the players got straight back to training at the Ciutat Esportiva, with just two days before their next fixture, this Saturday at 4.15pm CET away to Getafe. Lamine Yamal injury update – FC BarcelonaTests this Thursday have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg. The player will follow a conservative treatment plan. He will miss the remainder of the league season but is expected to be available for the World Cup. Frenkie de Jong surpasses Cocu to break club record for appearances by a Dutchman – FC BarcelonaFrenkie de Jong continues to enhance his legacy at FC Barcelona. With the match against Celta at Spotify Camp Nou, the Dutch midfielder reached 293 official appearances in the Blaugrana jersey, becoming the Dutch player with the most appearances in club history, surpassing the 292 of Phillip Cocu, who presented his countryman with a commemorative shirt on Wednesday. The day after becoming the Dutch player with the most appearances in club history, the midfielder answers fans’ questions on the club’s YouTube channel. Jules Kounde continues to build his story at FC Barcelona. With his appearance in today’s game at home to Celta, the Blaugrana defender has reached 185 games to draw level with Ousmane Dembélé as the second French player with the most appearances in the club’s history. “This injury has sidelined me at the very moment I most wanted to be on the field. It hurts not being able to fight alongside my teammates, not being able to help when the team needs me,” he said after learning he would miss the Clásico and the other five league matches. Different sources estimate a month and a half to two months of absence depending on the evolution of the injury, which could impact the time of his debut in the World Cup with the .

Q&A

What is the status of Lamine Yamal's injury?

Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the remainder of the league season, but he is expected to be available for the World Cup.

How many appearances has Frenkie de Jong made for FC Barcelona?

Frenkie de Jong has made 293 official appearances for FC Barcelona, breaking the club record for a Dutch player.

When is FC Barcelona's next match after the win against Celta Vigo?

FC Barcelona's next match is scheduled for Saturday at 4:15 PM CET against Getafe.