"Robert has a lot of experience. He's one of the best strikers in the box. Eric will play as a full-back today. I hope he can give us options in attack. We know it's a Champions League match, an important one, and everyone is at 100% and highly motivated."
Barcelona fields its youngest team ever for a Champions League knockout match, with an average age of 25 years and 18 days. The lineup includes three teenagers: Lamine Yamal, Marc Bernal, and Pau Cubarsi, alongside young talents Pedri, Fermin Lopez, and Joan Garcia. The bench also features youth prospects Diego Kochen, Xavi Espart, Alvaro Cortes, and Tommy Marques. Coach Flick balances this youth with experienced players, starting Robert Lewandowski in attack, Raphinha, and Joao Cancelo. Lewandowski's experience in the box is emphasized as crucial. The match is tied 1-1 from the first leg, with everything to play for at Camp Nou for a quarter-final spot.
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