Yamal, the 17-year-old winger, has been instrumental in Barcelona's success this season but was sidelined due to an injury. He suffered a recurrence of an ankle injury in the recent home defeat to Leganés, specifically a grade one injury to the anterior intertibio-fibular ligament. This injury is expected to keep him out for three to four weeks, making him unavailable for the match against Atletico Madrid and the upcoming Copa del Rey match against Barbastro.
Barcelona's form has been inconsistent lately, with only one win in their last five league games, which has allowed Atletico Madrid to catch up in the standings. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, has been in strong form, winning six straight league games. This match was crucial for both teams to assert their dominance in the title race.
The absence of Yamal highlighted Barcelona's struggles when he is not in the lineup. The team has won 12 of 14 league games when he starts, underscoring his importance to Hansi Flick's team.
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