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Barcelona’s next match against Atlético de Madrid will be an important match for the Blaugrana, since both teams are tied on points, although Atlético has one game less.
Barcelona come into this high-stakes fixture with added pressure to secure a win, especially after their recent loss against Leganés.
However, their task has been made more challenging by the absence of rising star Lamine Yamal, who was injured in the last match.
Despite the setback, Barcelona defender Íñigo Martínez expressed complete confidence in the team’s ability to perform without Yamal.
“There is plenty of staff to replace Lamine despite what he gives us. “Whoever plays will give 100% and will contribute the same or more than him.” he began to say quoted by SPORT.
No dependence on Yamal
Yamal’s contributions on the field, such as attracting defenses and creating spaces for teammates, have been fundamental for Barça.
However, the veteran defender dismissed the idea of relying too much on the youngster and emphasized that the team’s success does not depend on any particular player.
“Lamine is a differential player, he generates a lot and attracts many rivals. But we don’t win or lose because Lamine is there. Look at the last game, he was there and we lost.” he explained.
Íñigo is confident
Looking ahead to the match against Atlético de Madrid, he recognized the importance of recovering from the Leganés defeat.
He noted that the short break that coach Hansi Flick gave the players helped the team regain focus and prepare for the challenge ahead.
“It is a great team, but I have no doubt that if we are good and are at the level we should, we will be a superior team and everything will be fine.” he added.
How to beat Atlético?
Defensive discipline will be crucial, according to Íñigo Martínez. He highlighted the need for the defense to remain alert, given Atlético’s offensive talent capable of exploiting even the smallest errors.
Errors, he noted, could easily tip the balance in a match of this caliber. “We have to be attentive.
“They have players with a lot of quality who create problems in any action and we hope there are no mistakes. That can tip the balance to one side or the other.”
The defense of Hansi Flick
Compounding Barcelona’s difficulties, coach Hansi Flick will not be on the bench after receiving a controversial two-match suspension for a minor protest during the match against Betis.
While he questioned the fairness of the decision, he dismissed concerns that Flick’s absence could affect the team’s preparation or performance.
“We all saw the action. I don’t think it’s fair to sanction two games. “There are other situations where even a player’s behavior is much more serious towards the referee and you don’t see the referee being that harsh.” said.
