Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Lamine Yamal's visible anger following Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid was simply the emotion of the game. Yamal didn't celebrate Robert Lewandowski's late winner as Barça moved seven points clear in LaLiga. Flick assured reporters the young winger would be in a "better mood" when the teams face again in midweek.

Barça secured a vital three points despite Atlético defending well with 10 men after Nicolás González's red card. The win comes as Yamal enters a Champions League quarterfinal against the same opponent having scored just three goals in nine games since February. The Spanish winger remains heavily involved despite his goal drought.

Barcelona now sits comfortably atop LaLiga with just eight games remaining, including the crucial Clásico against Real Madrid on May 10. The seven-point cushion provides breathing room in the title race, though Flick cautioned against premature celebrations. The teams reconvene at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.