“Barça demands a great and constant physical effort. They are the top scorers in the competition, and it’s very difficult. We have to compete and find our best form. And be proud of our effort, and hopefully the result will be favorable,” he told reporters.
“We haven’t beaten Barcelona since 2008: I knew it had been many years since we had beaten Barça here. There comes a time when that streak ends. We hope that time will come tomorrow.”
Marcelino also praised Barcelona’s style of play under Flick and hailed Lamine Yamal’s maturity.
“What stands out most is their quality, their daring, their audacity,” he added.
“And combined with their talent, there’s Lamine’s ability, who has the maturity of a 30-year-old. And he’s surrounded by great players in top form. They’re a team with a very defined style, with a lot of passing.”