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Lampard on Barcelona match: 'One lapse of concentration will cost you the game'

Reuters

Manchester City continues to prepare for next week's Champions League match with Barcelona, and midfielder Frank Lampard has warned his teammates that they'll need to be flawless to overcome the Spanish club.

The Citizens welcome Lionel Messi and company to the Etihad on Feb. 24 for the first leg of their tie, and the 36-year-old says even the slightest mistakes over the two matches will result in his team watching the rest of the tournament from their couches.

"It is difficult to win against these teams - but to go on and win it you have to win matches like this," Lampard told the club's official website. "We have to be on the ball for both games against Barcelona because you're playing against such high quality that one lapse of concentration will cost you the game."

- With h/t to ESPN FC

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