Barcelona coach Xavi commended teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi following Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Mallorca.
In his post-match remarks, Xavi praised Cubarsi’s intelligence and ability to excel in duels, highlighting his mature gameplay despite his young age.
He also lauded Yamal for making a decisive impact with the winning goal, emphasizing Cubarsi’s composure and precision in distributing the ball.
Reflecting on the match, Xavi noted the team’s consistent performance throughout the season and emphasized their resilience in securing a hard-fought victory.
Despite missing a penalty opportunity, Barcelona displayed competitiveness, created clear chances, and ultimately capitalized on Yamal’s goal to clinch three crucial points, keeping them in contention for the title race.
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Looking ahead, Barcelona shifts their focus to the Champions League and prepares for the pivotal second leg against Napoli. With the tie evenly poised at 1-1, Barcelona aims to advance to the next round with a strong performance at Montjuic.
