Mark Cucurella, Chelsea player, revealed his preparations for tomorrow's match against his former team Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League at Stamford Bridge at 10 PM Egypt time, emphasizing that it will be a very special game for him and his family.

Cucurella said: "This is a very special match for me and my family. I played against them years ago, and now I have another opportunity in the Champions League. I hope we put on a good performance and secure the three points."

The Spanish player added: "I am in good form and very confident, and I don't think about what would have happened if I had stayed at Barcelona, because everything happens for a reason, and I am very happy with my career."

Cucurella continued his analysis of the Barcelona match, pointing out: "The key will be to take the ball from them, and the physical aspect is also very important."

He continued: "Barcelona is a great team. They may not have dominated every match this season, but they are the league and cup champions. They do things well and have a lot of talent. It will be a great match, and we are excited to show ourselves. It's a big game. We are one of the best youth teams in the world. It will be very enjoyable, and the fans will really enjoy it."

Cucurella said about the reactions after the draw announcement: "When the draw came out, everyone talked about Chelsea and Barcelona because it's a big match."

He added: "There was joking with the Barcelona players, but since the national team camp ended, they haven't spoken to me except to ask for tickets."

Cucurella confirmed that facing his national team teammate Lamin Yamal will be exciting, but he emphasized the importance of collective effort: "Tomorrow is not just a match between Lamin and Cucurella; it will be a tough battle. However, we hope to put on a good performance and win. Against these players, you never know what they will do, but I know him a little and have the support of my team. It's eleven against eleven, and we hope to secure the three points, which are very important to us."

Cucurella added a comment on the comparisons between Lamin and Estevao, the promising Brazilian player at Chelsea: "Both are very talented, they have a lot of skills and always want the ball. They can decide the outcome of matches. The difference is that Lamin has been playing in Europe for several seasons, while Estevao is performing well and if he continues to develop, he can reach that level."

Regarding Pedri's absence, Cucurella expressed great admiration and wished him a speedy recovery, saying: "The player who impressed me the most is Pedri. He is an amazing player, and this season he is performing at an incredible level. He is a vital player, and his injury is unfortunate. He always wants the ball and never loses it. For a team like Barcelona, he is a very important piece, but they have many good players even if Pedri doesn't play."