Lewis Hall, the left-back for Newcastle United, spoke about the upcoming match against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, emphasizing that limiting the threat of the young star Lamine Yamal will be a collective task for the team.

At the press conference before the match, Hull said: "He is an incredibly great talent. I have watched him play in many matches, and I am very excited to face him. He is one of the best football players in the world."

He continued: "I know his personal story, but every player can offer something different on the field, and it will be interesting to see how we handle the match as a team."

He added: "His individual abilities are extremely impressive, but we also have talented players, and we hope to find the right balance at the team level."

Regarding the importance of the match for Newcastle, Hall said: "This is the first time we've reached the round of 16 in the Champions League, and the feelings are incredibly beautiful. We prefer to think about the present and focus on this historic night for the club."

The Newcastle defender also emphasized the importance of not being influenced by the opponent's name, saying: "You shouldn't think too much about the team you're facing; you have to prepare as if it's a regular training session. When the match starts, we will focus completely. We know there's a return leg, but tomorrow's match is the only one we should focus on now, and we will try to achieve a positive result."

He continued: "Since joining this club, it has been a journey full of obstacles. I knew I would be under pressure, but I relied on my teammates."

He continued: "I always try to take notes to see how I can improve. Last season helped me a lot both personally and professionally, making this season more important for me, and I am well aware of where I started."