Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: April 2026 Match Report

By Ananya Rao / 23.04.2026

Barcelona is defending their La Liga title this season. They faced Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on April 22, 2026. The stakes were high for both teams. Barcelona aimed to maintain their lead, while Celta sought qualification for European competitions.

In a tightly contested match, Barcelona won 1-0. Lamine Yamal scored the only goal from a penalty in the 40th minute. However, Yamal suffered a hamstring injury while taking the penalty and had to be replaced shortly after.

The match experienced a delay of over 15 minutes due to a medical incident in the stands. This interruption added tension to an already intense atmosphere. After resuming play, Barcelona controlled much of the game.

Ferran Torres had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half. Yet, his effort underscored Barcelona’s attacking intent throughout the match.

With this victory, Barcelona restored their nine-point lead at the top of La Liga. They now have eight matches remaining in the season. Pedri emphasized the importance of winning every game: “We have to win every game and seal La Liga as soon as possible. It was important to win today.”

Celta Vigo remains focused on their own objectives. Borja Iglesias has been key for them this season, scoring 11 goals. However, they need more consistency to secure their European ambitions.

Looking ahead, Barcelona will travel to Getafe for their next match. Pedri expressed concern over Yamal’s injury: “I hope [Lamine’s injury] is for as few weeks as possible. Tomorrow he’ll be tested, and we’ll see what it is.” Details remain unconfirmed regarding the severity of Yamal’s condition.