In a remarkable achievement, 17-year-old Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi etched his name into Spanish footballing folklore by becoming the youngest defender to make his debut for the national team. The highly-rated teenager surpassed the long-standing record previously held by Spanish legend Sergio Ramos, who was 18 years and 11 months old when he first donned the famous red jersey.
Cubarsi’s dream came true on Friday night when he replaced Aymeric Laporte in the 80th minute of Spain’s friendly clash against Colombia at the iconic London Stadium.
The iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid is set to host a mouth-watering international friendly between European heavyweights Spain and South American flair masters Brazil on Tuesday evening. This highly anticipated clash will be the first meeting between the two footballing giants in over a decade, with their last encounter dating back to 2013.
Spain, under the tutelage of new head coach Luis de la Fuente, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Colombia in their previous friendly.
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern football, the delicate balance between nurturing young talents and managing their workload has become a pressing concern. The recent call-up of Pau Cubarsi, Barcelona’s prodigious center-back, to the Spanish national team for upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil has reignited the debate over the potential risks of overburdening promising youngsters.
Cubarsi, at just 17 years of age, has been a revelation for Barcelona this season, earning widespread acclaim for his composed defending and exceptional passing range.
