A Robert Lewandowski brace, Dani Olmo’s golazo, Pedri-Marc Casado’s midfield masterclass and Raphinha marathon helped Barcelona to a 3-0 win over Brest final evening within the UEFA Champions League.
But, it was the group’s younger defender Pau Cubarsi who was named the man-of-the-match, and rightly so, for it usually goes below the radar how spectacular and calm he’s on the again at simply 17 years of age.
Beginning for the Catalans as soon as once more final evening, the Spanish teenager was rock-solid in defence with well-time challenges and accomplished 96% of his 115 passes.
Cubarsi’s interview
Talking to the media after his man-of-the-match efficiency, the Barcelona defender commented on the group’s type, his particular person efficiency and his teammates. He started by detailing the sport in opposition to Brest, saying,
“At present was an advanced match as a result of we got here from a nasty spell. Folks at all times attempt to criticize when there are dangerous matches, however that’s regular.”
When requested if he was ever tensed on the sphere, particularly enjoying in huge video games, the teen mentioned, “No. I’m a relaxed younger man on and off the sphere.”
Pau Cubarsi was named the Man of the Match in opposition to Brest. (Photograph by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Photographs)
Reward for Gerard Martin
Cubarsi then prolonged his assist to Gerard Martin who was proven slack after his efficiency in opposition to Celta Vigo and praised him for his show final evening.
“Sure, folks at all times attempt to criticize after they see you may have a nasty recreation, however a nasty recreation occurs to anybody. We have now to be with him and assist him as a result of he is a good participant, and that’s what we noticed right now.”
The teenage sensation then revealed that he didn’t anticipate to be named man-of-the-match and named two of his teammates who equally deserved the award.
“The reality is that I didn’t anticipate the most effective participant award, anybody might have received it. Pedri and Robert had been additionally good. I received it so I will probably be very grateful.”
Cubarsi was additionally requested to touch upon the group’s efficiency final evening and he didn’t hesitate in declaring that they had been again to their greatest after a small hiccup. “We’re again to 100% and we now have to proceed like this to any extent further.”
Lastly, the participant gave his two cents on Hansi Flick and his administration of the dressing room. “Flick is a good coach and he helps us. He’s studying Spanish now.”
Supply: Barça One