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Barca's Flick to Defend 'Emotional' Teen Yamal Against Criticism

Flick said the 18-year-old will be protected as Barcelona prepare for a two-leg Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid.

  • Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid on Wednesday for the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, marking the second of three matches between the rivals in 11 days.
  • Last Saturday, Barcelona moved seven points clear in LaLiga after a 2-1 victory over Atlético, setting the stage for the European clash.
  • Manager Hansi Flick defended 18-year-old Lamine Yamal after he drew media attention for frustration during the weekend win, calling him a "fantastic player."
  • Flick dismissed concerns about the winger's emotional reaction, insisting "it's not good to make this noise" and confirming Yamal will lead the attack on Wednesday.
  • Pursuing the one trophy missing since his 2024 arrival, Flick declared the Champions League the "best competition in the world," providing his players a platform to demonstrate their potential.
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In the Champions League duel with Atlético Madrid a lot speaks for FC Barcelona. But so that his goal machine does not get stuttered, Hansi Flick also has to moderate the whims of his biggest star. The coach warns about the "huttle" around Lamine Yamal.

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On the eve of the quarter final go Champions League which awaits its players against Atlético, Hansi Flick advanced in press conference. He took the opportunity to evoke Lamine Yamal's behavior.

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Barca's Flick to defend 'emotional' teen Yamal against criticism

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'I have already told Lamine that I will always protect him and that he will only worry about showing how good he is on the playing field,' says the extreme anger technician.

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sport.es broke the news in on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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