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Barça Injury Concerns After Champions League Defeat

Published April 8, 2026 · Updated April 8, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

FC Barcelona's Champions League hopes are clouded by injury concerns as coach Hansi Flick reveals Pedri was substituted at half-time due to discomfort, while calling for protection for Lamine Yamal after their 0-2 first-leg defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Despite dominating possession with ten men, FC Barcelona couldn't break down Atlético Madrid's defense, losing 0-2 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Goals from Sørloth and Julián Álvarez silenced the Camp Nou crowd.

Hansi Flick explained Pedri's substitution as precautionary due to 'some discomfort' while praising Gavi and Dani Olmo's 'fantastic' second-half performances. The German coach emphasized the need to protect the young Lamine Yamal from opponents' 'excessive roughness', comparing him to superstars like Mbappé and Vinícius.

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