Which Barcelona players risk missing UCL second leg vs Atletico Madrid if they receive a yellow card?
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
Barca host Atletico tonight in the quarter-final first leg of the UCL.
Tonight at the Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona will play Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their quarterfinal UEFA Champions League match.
The Blaugrana have already won four of their previous meetings, the most recent of which took place this past weekend in LaLiga. This will be their fifth encounter in all competitions this season.
As Hansi Flick and company look to kill the tie in the first leg itself, their stellar record since moving to the Spotify Camp Nou earlier in the campaign only serves Barcelona’s prospects.
Barça enter the game without four players. This is due to injuries to Raphinha, Marc Bernal, and Andreas Christensen, as well as the fact that Frenkie de Jong is still not able to play.
In addition, going into today’s matchup with Atletico Madrid, four Barcelona players are one yellow card away from suspension.
Which Barcelona players could serve a suspension in the second leg against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League?
In fact, Lamine Yamal, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, and Fermin Lopez are all just one warning away from receiving an automatic one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards in the Champions League.
It is important to keep in mind that Lamine has already completed a suspension this season in Europe. Along with Fermin and Martin, the 18-year-old winger will undoubtedly start for the Blaugrana against Diego Simeone’s team; Casado will probably play off the bench.
They might miss the second leg of the quarterfinals at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano next week if they were given a yellow card, which would result in a one-match suspension.
Losing someone like Lamine, Fermin, or Martin for the second leg will be a huge blow to the team, which already lacks key players like Raphinha. The players must therefore maintain their composure when playing the Colchoneros.
It’s important to remember that yellow cards in the Champions League are eliminated starting in the semifinals, so players will need to watch the next few games carefully to avoid missing important ones.
Which Barcelona players could face suspension in the second leg against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League?
Lamine Yamal, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, and Fermin Lopez are all just one warning away from receiving an automatic one-match suspension.
What time is the game?
12:30 am IST on Thursday, 9 April.
Where is the first leg?
Camp Nou.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.