Tim Diega Simeone has a two-goal advantage, but the Catalans certainly won't come with a white flag, and according to announcements, they are going for a comeback. However, today Barcelona expressed concern to UEFA about the height of the grass at the Metropolitano stadium, and coach Hansi Flick was seen discussing it with a UEFA delegate during his team's last training session. A video emerged showing Flick pointing towards the Metropolitano stadium's pitch and discussing the grass height with one of the officials. This immediately sparked speculation that Barcelona is dissatisfied with the condition of the field ahead of the crucial European clash. According to AS, officials from the Catalan club later clarified that no formal complaint had been filed. However, they confirmed that Flick conveyed his observations to UEFA delegates, who then carried out the usual pre-match pitch inspection protocols. The same report notes that Atlético dismissed suggestions that the pitch is problematic ahead of the return leg. The Madrid club claims that the grass is in good, if not significantly better, condition than a month ago. They also highlighted that the higher temperatures in Madrid in recent weeks have contributed to maintaining the quality of the pitch at the Metropolitano.