Barcelona struggled to win against 15th-placed visitors, but the performance of two young academy graduates, including 17-year-old Cubarsi, made the difference. Cubarsi showcased his defensive skills and impressive ball control, earning praise from coach Xavi.
Five transfer windows, 15 signings and over €200million spent in signings after Xavi ’s arrival — yet are living off two teenagers. The Catalans struggled to beat 15th-placed visitors at home to go second in last night, and their eventual 1-0 win wouldn’t have been possible if 17-year-old and , 16, had not starred. The two academy graduates made the difference in both penalty areas, with centre-back Cubarsi proving his imperious dimension on the defensive end.
He ended the 90 minutes with five clearances, three tackles completed and another lucid display with the ball at his feet: completing 74 passes of 80 attempts — the third-best success ratio (92.5 per cent) among outfield starters to play over 65 minutes. Advertisement “Cubarsi is just differential,” said Xavi, as impressed as any fan after the game. “He is 17 but plays with the attitude of a veteran. Today he had two target men such as and in front of them, but he did not care. He doesn’t lose duels and with the ball, is the best on the team in his positio
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