The Flick team posted an impeccable form at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, affirming its authority during this meeting thanks to an impressive performance in the first leg. The offensive trio composed of Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski was far too powerful for Dortmund, delivering a performance that left visitors in shock and placed Barcelona in pole position to qualify for the semi-finals, where they will face Bayern Munich or Inter Milan.
Despite the festive atmosphere, the concern invaded the local public at the end of the second period when Yamal, who had played a crucial role throughout the match, signaled to the bench to ask for his replacement. Ansu Fati replaced the young attacker, arousing speculation about a possible injury that could impact the crucial meeting of Barça.
Lamine Yamal has played too many matches this season
However, after the match, the Flick coach insisted that Yamal was not injured, while admitting that fatigue was a problem for a player who was almost omnipresent in club and selection this season.
“” Yes, he's fine ”confirmed Flick when asked about the attacker. “” He played too many minutes. We have a very good relationship. He first told me that he wanted to play the whole match, then he didn't do it. Ansu would have played anyway; He deserved it. »»
Yamal should be available for the next Barcelona championship match against a team of Leganés in difficulty, Saturday evening. The Flick team will then go to Germany for the return match against Dortmund, where Barcelona will try to finish the match and qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League.
