The German coach Hans Flick, the head coach of Barcelona, held a press conference before facing Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which will take place on Wednesday at 9 PM Cairo time at Camp Nou. Flick confirmed the team's readiness and focus for the match.

Flick said about Lamine Yamal: "I said on Saturday, Lamine tried everything from the front, Joao executed the individual skill, and Robert scored with his chest. What we need to understand is that Lamine is only 18 years old and he is an amazing player. When you watch the game again, you see that he does great things, surpassing five players and almost scoring, he left the game frustrated, he is emotional and that's a good thing, I will always support him."

He continued: "We have to be careful, not everything he does is to attract attention, he is a great player and we must remember that he is only 18 years old. I told him he can do it and I will always protect him, he is a big player, and perhaps the best in the future."

On the psychological aspect of the team, he added: "The situation is different because we are in the Champions League and we all want to be at our best level. It's important to play our style and have everyone involved, it's important for the attack to help the team, I feel that the relationship between the fans and the players is great, we will need them tomorrow."

About Marcus Rashford, he said: "Important, we know he is excellent with the ball, but defense is part of the game, he is doing well and adapting, Atletico plays very well in the Champions League."

Flick continued his talk about facing Atletico: "We tried to prepare for every match and this is not easy, we all have to participate in defense, be organized and connected with the team's plan, it is important for everyone to participate in attack and defense."

He added about previous matches against Atletico: "The situation is different because the Champions League is the best tournament, we have to play against a big competitor with great players, but we want to qualify for the next stage."

About players threatened with suspension, Flick explained: "I do not accept disputes, we must focus on what happens in the match, I do not want them arguing with the referee and I want them focused, they also have many threatened with suspension, the same situation for them."

Flick pointed to the role of the young team: "After the 4-0 defeat in the King's Cup, we did things better, we have a young team and the central defenders Kouparsi and Gerard Martin play every minute, they are great, it's natural they don't always make the best decisions, but they learn and improve at a high level, and it's great to watch them."

The coach concluded his statements by saying: "We have our style and we must adhere to it, we have to press and find spaces, the most important thing is to be focused from the start for these two games against Atletico, everyone wants to play in the Champions League and we have a chance to reach the semi-finals, and this is our goal."