Hansi Flick has demanded his Barcelona team to step up in the absence of Lamine Yamal after the 18-year-old was ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. 

Yamal sustained the issue during Barcelona's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday shortly after opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 40th minute at Camp Nou. 

Barcelona confirmed 24 hours after their midweek win that Yamal would not be available for the business end of their campaign, though he is expected to be back to full fitness in time for Spain's World Cup campaign this summer. 

Yamal has netted 16 top-flight goals this season, with only David Villa in 2010-11 (18) scoring more for Barcelona in a single season in the competition in the 21st century among all of their Spanish players. 

He has also completed more dribbles (133) than any other player in the division this term, while only Real Betis' Pablo Fornals (73) has created more chances than Yamal's 72. 

In fact, his 41 goal involvements (24 goals, 17 assists) in all competitions in 2025-26 is at least 13 better than the next best in Barcelona's squad (Fermin Lopez – 28). 

Barcelona begin life without Yamal this Saturday when they travel to Getafe, where a victory will push them ever closer to retaining their top-flight crown over Real Madrid. 

"We are one team, and if one is missing, we have to stay closer and manage it with the team," Flick told reporters when asked about the impact of Yamal's injury on the squad. 

"Everyone now has to give 100% or more for the team. This is important. We have six more games.