Barcelona's narrow win over Celta Vigo marred by Lamine Yamal's injury while taking a penalty

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Barcelona has restored its nine-point lead over Real Madrid in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo during which Lamine Yamal and João Cancelo were injured before halftime.

Yamal was hurt while converting a penalty that secured Barcelona's eighth straight league victory.

Spain forward Yamal and Portugal defender Cancelo had to be replaced with apparent muscle ailments that raise concerns ahead of the World Cup in June.

There were no immediate details about the severity of their injuries.

Yamal converted his penalty in the 40th minute and immediately looked to the bench to signal he was hurt.

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