Despite the high praise for Pedri, Flick was also full of appreciation for Yamal. The young winger was not at his electric best throughout the night, yet he still managed to produce the game's defining moment. The German coach noted that the ability to win games even when not playing well is the hallmark of a special talent.
"He didn’t play his best game, but his goal decided it. When he has space, opportunities… he works on his game a lot in training. It’s good that in a situation he solves the game for you," Flick told reporters. It was an important reminder of the teenager's growing maturity and his knack for delivering in clutch moments for the Catalan giants.