Lamine Yamal sends message to Fermin Lopez after Barcelona’s win over Getafe

TL;DR

Lamine Yamal, sidelined due to injury, received a heartfelt message from teammate Fermin Lopez after Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Getafe. Lopez dedicated his goal to Yamal, who responded with an emotional Instagram post.

Key points

Lamine Yamal is injured and did not play against Getafe.
Fermin Lopez dedicated his goal to Yamal during the match.
Barcelona is 11 points clear in La Liga with five games remaining.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal, of FC Barcelona celebrate victory after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Lamine Yamal may not have played in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Saturday but he was very much in this team-mates’ thoughts. Fermin Lopez broke the deadlock against Jose Bordalas’s side and promptly brought out Yamal’s famous celebration as he dedicated his goal to his injured team-mate. He explained why after the game: “I dedicated the goal to Lamine because we came up together to the first team and it hurts me that he can’t play anymore.” Yamal was watching from afar and was quick to respond: “I love you, my guy,” he posted on Instagram after the goal went in.

The win moves Barcelona yet another step closer to retaining their La Liga title. Hansi Flick’s side are now 11 points clear with just five games left to play. However, the German coach has warned his players not to start celebrating just yet. “I want to forget about all the calculations. What’s important is today,” he said after the final whistle. “We shouldn’t think about other matches. We have to celebrate when it’s done.” Barcelona return to action next weekend against .

Q&A

What did Fermin Lopez say about Lamine Yamal after the match?

Fermin Lopez dedicated his goal to Lamine Yamal, expressing that it hurts him that Yamal cannot play anymore.

How did Lamine Yamal respond to Fermin Lopez's dedication?

Lamine Yamal responded on Instagram, saying, 'I love you, my guy,' showing his appreciation for the support.

What is Barcelona's current position in La Liga after the win over Getafe?

Barcelona is now 11 points clear at the top of La Liga, moving closer to retaining their title with just five games left.