Barça Flick Worries Over Pedri, Protects Lamine

FC Barcelona faces an uphill battle in their Champions League quarter-final after losing 0-2 to Atlético de Madrid. Goals from Sørloth and Julián Álvarez silenced the Camp Nou crowd despite Barcelona dominating possession even with ten men. Coach Hansi Flick explained Pedri's half-time substitution was due to 'some discomfort,' saying he preferred not to take risks. Meanwhile, the German manager emphasized the need to protect the 18-year-old Lamine Yamal from opponents' 'excessive roughness,' calling him 'an incredible player' and 'the reason people go to the stadium.'