Overview

• Inigo Pérez praised Barcelona’s pressing and said they are the La Liga side he studies most to learn from.
• Perez said the 18-year-old Yamal reminds him of Lionel Messi for the “helpless” feeling he creates in opponents and called him a differential threat.
• Kickoff is Sunday at 9:30 p.m. CEST at Estadio de Vallecas in Barcelona’s third league match of the season.
• Hansi Flick acknowledged the trip will be tough but expressed confidence in his team’s start and continued improvement.
• Barcelona noted Roony Bardghji is not yet registered to play, with reports suggesting his clearance could be close.