Lamine Yamal throws down a challenge to Diego Simeone ahead of the return leg
Mind games ahead of the Champions League clash
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Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has cranked up the intrigue for the second leg against Atletico Madrid with a bold pre-match statement.
Details: In a pre-game interview, the Blaugrana winger directly addressed the rival head coach, hinting at his readiness to tear apart the "Rojiblancos" defense.
"I hope Simeone does me a favor and leaves me one-on-one tomorrow," said the 18-year-old, barely suppressing a grin at the end of his statement.
Yamal's confidence is all the more intriguing given Atletico's 2-0 win in the first leg.
Kick-off for the decisive match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at 21:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: Barcelona is preparing a backup plan in case the Bastoni signing falls through.
