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Barça Alarm: Flick Rests Lamine, Pedri Niggled

FC Barcelona face injury concerns ahead of their Champions League return leg after Hansi Flick rested Lamine Yamal and substituted Pedri due to discomfort following their 0-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid.

Despite dominating possession with ten men, Barcelona couldn't break down Atlético's defense as Sørloth and Julián Álvarez secured the victory at Camp Nou. Flick praised the 'fantastic' performances of Gavi and Dani Olmo in the second half while calling for protection for the 18-year-old Yamal against opponents' 'excessive roughness.'