Barça Alarm: Flick Rests Lamine, Pedri Has Niggle

FC Barcelona suffered a 0-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, with goals from Sørloth and Julián Álvarez. Despite dominating possession with ten men, the Catalans couldn't break down Atlético's defense.

Coach Hansi Flick expressed concern over Pedri, who was substituted at half-time due to "some discomfort," while also calling for protection for Lamine Yamal against opponents' "excessive roughness." Despite the defeat, Flick praised Gavi and Dani Olmo's performances as the team prepares for the return leg in Madrid.