Frenkie de Jong’s starting spot against Atlético is still under consideration, Flick confirmed. The coach will first confer with the medical team and the player to evaluate his fitness, especially his readiness for a full 90 minutes.
He also stressed the importance of fan support, with over 2,000 travelling supporters set to make the trip to Madrid, and expressed his hope that they would return home satisfied.
He stressed that big matches are decided by fine details and momentum, and he hopes those factors will favour Barcelona in Wednesday’s decisive clash.