Barcelona‘s young talent Lamine Yamal has stirred excitement ahead of the second leg against Atletico Madrid with a bold statement.
Details: In a pre-match interview, the Blaugrana winger made a direct appeal to the rival coach, indicating his eagerness to exploit the weaknesses in the “Rojiblancos” defense.
“I hope Simeone does me a favor and leaves me one-on-one tomorrow,” the 18-year-old said, struggling to contain his smile.
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Yamal’s confidence is notable, especially after Atletico secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg.
Kick-off for this crucial match is set for Tuesday, April 14, at 21:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: Barcelona is also working on a backup plan in case the signing of Bastoni does not go through.