Three reasons why Barça can dream of a comeback against Atlético

The new Camp Nou factor and Lamine Yamal's peak form fuel hopes for a historic turnaround.

Generic image of a football stadium illuminated at night awaiting a decisive match.
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Generic image of a football stadium illuminated at night awaiting a decisive match.

FC Barcelona faces Atlético de Madrid this Tuesday at 9 PM, aiming to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

The main reason for optimism is the new Camp Nou. Since returning home on November 22, the team has won every match, scoring 31 goals in ten games. The most recent league meeting against Atlético at this venue ended in a 3-1 victory, showing that the team is capable of high-scoring performances at home.

"I was enjoying football again."

Lamine Yamal · FC Barcelona forward
The Mataró-born star Lamine Yamal is also in peak condition. After recovering from injury and scoring a hat-trick against Villarreal, he is ready to lead the attack. While Hansi Flick's side has completed 17 comebacks during his tenure, this 4-0 challenge remains the toughest test yet for the Catalan giants.