"We've talked about it. I've told the players that we need to look into this and they might have to change their boots. They need to prepare and adapt."
"Yes, it's a match against one of the best teams in the league and in Europe. Therefore, they have a lot of quality and any player can decide the game."
"It can't be a coincidence that two goalkeepers made two gross errors in the exact same spot of the exact same penalty area that led to Atlético goals."
"If La Liga and UEFA won't do anything about it, then Barça's players must adapt and be ready for a bad surface."
The pitch at Estadio Metropolitano has raised concerns for Barcelona as they prepare to face Atlético Madrid twice in ten days. Coach Hansi Flick has informed players to be ready to adapt their equipment due to the playing surface. He emphasized the need to focus on the quality of Atlético's players, acknowledging their potential to influence the game. The pitch's condition has previously led to errors by goalkeepers, highlighting its impact on match outcomes. Barcelona must prepare for the challenges posed by the surface.
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