With just one day prior to the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, Lamine Yamal has been sidelined for the 2025-26 La Liga game between FC Barcelona and Getafe. FC Barcelona host Getafe on Matchday 5 of the 2025-26 La Liga season at the Estadi Johan Cruyff the day before the Ballon d’Or gala,

FC Barcelona face Getafe, aiming to extend their winning streak after a recent Champions League win. Head coach Hansi Flick, however, confronts a huge challenge as star player Lamine Yamal will not participate in the game.

Barcelona continue to cope with the absence of Lamine Yamal after the September international break as Hansi Flick ruled the young winger out of Sunday’s meeting with Getafe. Yamal picked up what was described as a pubic area injury during the September break while representing Spain.

If Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d’Or 2025 award, then the youngster will emulate Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi's unique milestone.

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele hailed "wonderful" Barcelona rival Lamine Yamal after beating him to the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Dembele scooped the award ahead of Yamal after leading PSG to three trophies in 2024-25,

While the main attraction of Monday’s ceremony was exclusively decided by journalists, the Kopa Trophy is voted for by former winners of the Ballon d’Or. Kylian Mbappé was the inaugural recipient in 2018 after helping France win the World Cup while Yamal’s two Barcelona teammates, Pedri (2021) and Gavi (2022) have both claimed the gong.