FC Barcelona completed their final training session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg against Atlético Madrid, with head coach Hansi Flick addressing the media to outline the team’s approach.
The German coach told reporters:
We have to play our way;
stressing that the teams best chance against Atlético Madrid’s team is to trust on their own style of play.
The German coach also took time to address growing attention around teenage star Lamine Yamal, who, as Softfootball earlier reported, recently became the youngest player ever to reach 100 goal contributions at age 18.
With evident pride, Flick said:
He’s just a kid, sure. But when he’s on the ball, you don’t think about his age. He just plays.
Defender João Cancelo echoed that composed mindset when speaking after training, reinforcing earlier reports from Softfootball about his reaffirmed commitment to the club and his determination.
On the tactical approach, he said:
We have to control the match. If we do that, we’re in a good spot.
Regarding contract speculation, he remained focused:
There are always options. But my future isn’t important right now. Only this team, this game.
Watch the full video as shared on Barcelona’s official YouTube channel below:
With the first leg set for tonight, one thing is certain: this Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid encounter won’t just be played with feet and minds—it will be felt in the stands, in the dugouts, and in the quiet moments before kickoff when belief meets pressure.
