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Barça Alarms: Flick Rests Lamine, Pedri Injured

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

FC Barcelona suffered a 0-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, with Hansi Flick expressing concern over Pedri's injury and Lamine Yamal's treatment.

Barcelona dominated possession but couldn't break down Atlético's defense despite playing with ten men. Goals from Sørloth and Julián Álvarez silenced the Camp Nou crowd.

Flick substituted Pedri at half-time due to "some discomfort" and called for protection for Lamine Yamal, highlighting the 18-year-old's importance to the team. The German coach praised Gavi and Dani Olmo's performances despite the defeat.

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