Barcelona academy graduate seizes his alternative towards Rayo Vallecano

Hector Fort was the standout shock in Barcelona’s beginning lineup towards Rayo Vallecano within the La Liga fixture on Monday night time.

The 18-year-old right-back’s likelihood got here as Barça supervisor Hansi Flick had no hesitation in benching Jules Kounde after the Frenchman arrived late to a staff assembly.

Hector Fort capitalises on his alternative

It’s secure to say that Hector Fort made essentially the most of his uncommon alternative towards Rayo Vallecano final night time at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

This match marked Fort’s third La Liga begin, following his earlier appearances towards Deportivo Alaves and Espanyol.

The La Masia graduate put in a composed show on the appropriate facet of the backline, dealing with defensive duties properly whereas additionally contributing successfully in assault.

Hector Fort impressed vs Rayo Vallecano. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)

Fort’s most eye-catching second was a intelligent backheel cross to Lamine Yamal, although the winger was unable to transform it right into a aim.

The Spanish right-back accomplished the match with one likelihood created, 25 profitable passes out of 29 tried, two recoveries, two interceptions, and 47 touches in 66 minutes earlier than being substituted for Kounde.

It has been a troublesome season so far for Fort, with minutes having been exhausting to return by due to Kounde’s sensible performances.

To date this season, the teenager has featured in 13 matches for Barcelona’s first staff, and each time he has stepped onto the pitch, he has confirmed himself prepared for the problem.

Having capitalised on his likelihood towards Rayo Vallecano, Fort will now be hoping that it interprets into extra minutes on the sphere within the weeks to return.