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Cucurella says he won’t go too hard on Yamal in Chelsea and Barcelona champions league match

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6 months ago

September 5, 2025

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Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella has joked that he won’t be going too hard on Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal when the two meet in the Champions League this November.

The pair are teammates with Spain, and Cucurella admits he’ll need Yamal fit and firing for the national team. Speaking after Spain’s 3-0 win over Bulgaria in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier, the defender said he’s looking forward to the clash but won’t be reckless.

“I’m ready to face him at club level,” Cucurella said. “He’s already teased me about it, but I can’t injure him because I need him for Spain. It’s going to be tough for them, though, especially with us playing at home.”

Chelsea will host Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on November 25.

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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February 27, 2026

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”