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Brilliant at the Bernabeu Don?t ever let it be forgotten that at just 17 years of age, Pau Cubarsi helped to keep Vini Jr, Jude Bellingham, and PSG all-time top scorer, Kylian Mbappe, goalless at the Santiago Bernabeu - whilst essentially giving all three 40 yards of space to run into for most of the 90 minutes.
His performance was so masterful that he at least deserves to share the headlines with history-making Lamine Yamal, another 17-year-old with the most unbelievable talent.
The discipline involved in not only being able to keep Real?s twin speedsters at bay but also knowing exactly when to step up - understanding that a split second too late and he could leave either with a one on one against Inaki Pena - well, you just have to doff your cap.
W for Pau Cubarsí. pic.twitter.com/WLvot2MQts? FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 27, 2024

He shouldn?t have anywhere close to that nous and know how at such a young age, and it will serve to propel him onwards to even greater heights in the future.
Vincent Kompany, who knows a thing or two about elite level defending, has already given Cubarsi his endorsement.
?He?s one of the future defensive leaders in world football for sure. Not just playing for Barca, but against the level of opposition at his age is very special and very rare,? he said in the pre-match press conference for the Bayern game.
?I was lucky to be able to start my career very ...