Its Yamal vs. Griezmann as Barcelona hosts Atletico in Champions League quarterfinals
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona's Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday will pit a teenage phenom against one of La Liga's fading greats. Barcelona's hopes of ending an 11-year wait for another European Cup will largely rest on the performances of 18-year-old Lamine Yamal. The Spain playmaker has scored in three consecutive Champions League games and his 21 goals overall in all competitions this campaign leads his team. Atletico for its part will to...
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