"We had to sub out Marc Bernal due to a precaution. He had some discomfort."
"According to ESPN, the change was not solely a tactical substitution but because Bernal was suffering from stomach problems during the game."
During Barcelona's match against Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country, manager Hansi Flick made a substitution at half-time with the score level at 0-0. Marc Bernal was replaced by Pedri, a change driven by precautionary measures rather than purely tactical considerations. Bernal experienced stomach discomfort during the first half, prompting Flick to remove him from the game. In his post-match press conference, Flick confirmed the substitution was necessary due to Bernal's physical condition. Barcelona hopes Bernal recovers sufficiently to participate in their upcoming Champions League last 16 match against Newcastle.
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