At the Santiago Bernabeu, FC Barcelona followed up
their remarkable 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich midweek with an even more impressive 4-0 victory over Real Madrid. The men of Hansi Flick demonstrated superiority over Los Blancos in front of their home audience. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid with the assistance of goals from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Lewandowski. Nevertheless, it was not solely these athletes who basked in the glory of the Bernabeu. There were numerous other performers who rendered remarkable performances. Pau Cubarsi was one such athlete who performed extremely well on the night. The 17-year-old center-back was flawless throughout the game, controlling both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. with the proficiency of an experienced player. Cubarsi was dribbled past only once, and he recorded one blocked shot, two interceptions, and three total tackles, according to Sofa Score statistics. Additionally, he prevailed in three of his five ground duels, including an impeccably executed last-ditch tackle on Vinicius at the perimeter of his box. Nevertheless, his ball-playing abilities are what truly distinguish him, despite his impressive defensive statistics. He completed 91% of his 47 passes, recorded 55 touches on the ball in 90 minutes, and completed 6 out of his 7 attempted long balls. Cubarsi’s performance was remarkable in terms of numbers, but his influence on the game was equally remarkable. While Lamine’s assaulting performances have garnered the most attention, the Spaniard’s actions at the age of 17 are equally, if not more, unusual.
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