FSpotify After a bitter 2-0 result in the first leg against Atltico Madrid at Camp Nou, Barcelona head to the Metropolitano looking for a comeback to avoid being eliminated from the competition.
Both teams are analyzing all possible scenarios, including the possibility that their dream of lifting the coveted trophy ends. And Rose’s young star Lamine Yamal has made his position clear in light of this possibility.
Yamal’s powerful message
Goals from Julin Rubares and Alexander Sorloth in the first leg put Lamine and Bala on the brink and they will need to keep a clean sheet in the second leg on Tuesday 14 April to win by at least three goals or score at least two goals to force extra time and penalties. It’s difficult, but not impossible.
However, in his pre-match press conference, the 18-year-old sent a powerful message of calm, confidence and determination to all his fans.
“If I am defeated, I promise that I will fight until the end. I can’t help but run with all my might. I will give everything for this emblem.”
Furthermore, the forward expressed optimism about the possibility of turning the situation around, conveying his belief and absolute commitment.
“I think it will be a match of more than 90 minutes because I am convinced that this game is not over yet. I believe that the chances of a comeback are very high and that is why we are here,” Yamal added.
Ahead of the decisive match, Lamine took center stage not only on the field but also off it, setting the emotional tone for his team to face Cholo Simeone’s side, reaffirming not only his team-mates’ ambition but also their belief that they still had a lot to play for.
Atltico Madrid and Barcelona will face off on April 14th at the Metropolitano for a place in the Champions League semi-finals. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3pm ET, with the Colchoneros looking to protect their lead and take advantage of home field advantage, while Azulgranas will be looking to overturn their loss at Camp Nou.
