LeBron James: Barcelona's Last Hope in Champions League?

Barcelona prepares to face Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to overturn a 2-0 deficit from last week. The Champions League quarterfinal second leg follows a difficult loss during their recent home match.

Lamine Yamal is seeking inspiration from LeBron James to lead his team toward a comeback. The 18-year-old recently updated his profile with a photo of James celebrating the 2016 title. Yamal draws strength from how James overcame a 3-1 deficit to win that historic series. He believes James's comeback can guide his performance in this upcoming, high-stakes Champions League match.

The young star also looks to Neymar as a primary role model for his career. He recalls the legendary 6-1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain after losing 4-0 in France. Yamal expressed deep gratitude for Neymar's influence on his development throughout his formative childhood years.

The player hopes the 34-year-old striker joins the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup. Neymar currently plays for Santos and missed recent matches under the leadership of coach Carlo Ancelotti. Yamal believes Neymar remains a captivating player that all football fans should watch very closely.

Barcelona reached the semifinals last year before losing to the eventual tournament runners-up, Inter Milan. Coach Hansi Flick believes his squad can achieve the necessary comeback against a strong Atletico. He noted that the team must capitalize on their scoring opportunities to successfully secure a victory.

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong may return to the starting lineup after a long injury absence. However, Raphinha will miss the match due to a recent and unfortunate, significant hamstring injury.

Atletico Madrid aims for their first semifinal appearance since the conclusion of the 2017 season. Coach Diego Simeone remains undecided regarding his starting eleven for the upcoming, critical Tuesday fixture. He stated that the team will play with total conviction to win the decisive match.

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak could return to the starting lineup after recovering from a muscle injury. He has not played since the 5-2 win against Tottenham on March 10 of this year.

The Barcelona attack features Yamal, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, and also the player Marcus Rashford. This Tuesday fixture marks the fifth meeting between these two rivals in less than two months.

The remaining four in the league have been divided between La Liga and the Copa del Rey. The winner of Tuesday's match will advance to the semifinals to face either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon.

Following Arsenal's 1-0 victory in the first leg in Lisbon last week, the second leg of that series is scheduled to take place in England this Wednesday.