Barcelona defender Gerard Mart\u00edn has issued a strong warning ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash, admitting that the squad is fueled by a desire for \u201crevenge\u201d against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\n
Speaking after Barcelona\u2019s emphatic 7-2 victory over Newcastle United in the Round of 16 second leg, Mart\u00edn made it clear that the team is already looking ahead to the next challenge. The Catalan giants produced a dominant performance to secure their place in the quarter-finals, showcasing attacking brilliance and defensive solidity in a statement win.<\/p>\n
However, the mood inside the dressing room is not just about momentum, it is also about redemption.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will be a special motivation of revenge against Atl\u00e9tico,\u201d Mart\u00edn said. \u201cWe have a strong desire for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
His comments refer to Barcelona\u2019s recent disappointment in the Copa del Rey, where Atl\u00e9tico Madrid knocked them out to book a place in the final. That defeat still lingers, and it has clearly added extra intensity to the upcoming European tie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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