Sigh of relief for Barcelona as key forward remains injury free after substitution request vs Dortmund | OneFootball

In what comes as a huge relief for Barcelona, forward Lamine Yamal, who played a pivotal role in his team’s commanding 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, did not suffer any injury during the match.

This news, reported by SPORT, comes as a welcome reassurance to both fans and staff alike, particularly after a few tense moments during the game.

The atmosphere was electric as Barcelona stormed to a dominant win, but there was a brief moment of concern when Yamal, after scoring a stunning counter-attacking goal, appeared to signal something was wrong.

What happened to Yamal?

The winger, visibly tired, began making gestures towards the bench, which sparked immediate worry among the home supporters.

He looked at the bench repeatedly, even making the gesture for a substitution, and there was a sense of unease as fans feared the worst.

Yamal asked to be substituted. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

However, contrary to initial fears, Yamal did not collapse to the ground or show any signs of severe discomfort.

His movements on the field did not indicate any injury, and it soon became clear that the request for a substitution was not due to physical distress but simply fatigue.

An overused Yamal

With a packed schedule this season, Yamal has been a key player in nearly every match.

In a sensible move, Hansi Flick decided to substitute him, prioritising his long-term fitness over the immediate result.

Ansu Fati was brought on in his place, and it was a decision made with consideration, as the young star’s workload has been intense lately, and a well-deserved rest seemed appropriate.

This turn of events will surely ease the minds of Barcelona fans, who can now breathe easy knowing that their starlet’s injury scare was merely a result of fatigue rather than something more serious.