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Copa del Rey: Diego Simeone wants to put Lamine Yamal under pressure

Barça vs Atlético Madrid: Diego Simeone's plan against Lamine Yamal

With his hat-trick against Villarreal (4-1) last Saturday, Lamine Yamal sent a clear message to Atlético Madrid ahead of the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. But Diego Simeone has a plan for the Spanish sensation.

After netting a hat-trick against Villarreal (4-1) last Saturday in La Liga, Lamine Yamal will undoubtedly be Atlético Madrid's main threat tomorrow night in the return leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. This all-important clash has the Spanish prodigy firmly in the spotlight.

To limit the Spanish international's influence, Diego Simeone has devised a plan: force him to defend. "He's a very good player, truly destabilizing, especially when he gets close to the danger zone. But we can attack down his side and push him into the position where he feels least comfortable—defending," the Argentine coach told the media on Monday.