"Within the club, it is recalled that since the arrival of Flick in 2024, Barça have achieved 12 victories by at least a four-goal margin - a result that would take the tie to extra time. However, it must be noted that those wins came against opponents of lesser quality than Atletico, including a 7-0 against Valladolid, a 5-0 against Young Boys and, this season, a 6-0 against Valencia and a 6-1 against Olympiacos."
"The most positive aspect is that Flick will be able to count on Pedri, Raphinha and Marcus Rashford for the return leg, after the trio missed the first leg in Madrid due to injuries. Moreover, playing at home works in their favour. In La Liga, they have won all 11 home matches this season, and a total of 14 out of 15, across all competitions."
Barcelona lost the first leg 4-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, leaving a heavy deficit before the 3 March return at the Spotify Camp Nou. The dressing room believes a comeback is possible and the players aim to overturn the four-goal margin. Since Flick's arrival in 2024, Barcelona have recorded 12 victories by at least four goals, though many came against lesser opponents such as Valladolid, Young Boys, Valencia and Olympiacos. Pedri, Raphinha and Marcus Rashford are available for the return after missing the first leg through injury. Home form is strong, and Flick has instructed the team to score two goals each half.
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