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‘He can encourage me’ – Yamal hoping to channel interior LeBron in opposition to Atletico
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The membership instructed TNT Sports: “We have a commitment with UEFA and can confirm that the pitch will be in perfect condition [as agreed at] this morning’s meeting.
“To be extra exact, it will likely be lower to 26mm and effectively watered earlier than kick-off and at half-time.”
Barca keeper Joan Garcia additionally noticed the ball bobble earlier than going underneath his foot throughout his aspect’s 4-0 hammering by the hands of Atleti within the Copa del Rey again in February.
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Highlights: Atleti claim famous Camp Nou win leaving Barca with work to do
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UEFA throw out Barca VAR protest
There was more controversy in the first leg between the sides, with Barca frustrated at an incident where Atleti centre-back Marc Pubill handled the ball in the area from a goal-kick.
Barca believed the ball was in play and that a penalty should have been awarded, but referee Istvan Kovacs was unmoved and there was no VAR review.
“On 13 April 2026, the UEFA Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body declared the protest to be inadmissible.”
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‘Barcelona were very unlucky’ – Cole has say on controversial handball choice
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Flick says Barca ‘typically the higher staff’ in opposition to Atleti
In the lead-up to the sport, Barca boss Flick was taking a bullish method to the massive activity going through his aspect as they search to overturn their two-goal deficit.
“So we’ve got to imagine that we are able to do it, and I’ve the sensation the staff is heading in the right direction. Of course, it has to do with taking part in soccer, defend effectively, however to be courageous in assault. This is regular.
“We have the quality and in the games against Atletico, we were often the better team.”
