I was in a different world, in a different generation. I'm older than the players' fathers. I'm older than Lamine's father, for example, and so I said to myself: 'Come on, I have to learn from them too'.
Xavi Espart has a lot of confidence. It's incredible that at 18 years old he's already played two Champions League matches and his level in La Liga... He needs the right attitude and mentality. For tomorrow, he's a good option for us.
In this club, we always say: one year here is like several elsewhere; we're well aware of the club's stature. No, I didn't expect to be here in my first year, nor to have the number.
According to data published by Transfermarkt, the current value of Barcelona's academy graduates in the first-team squad is beyond belief, holding a combined market value of €620 million.
James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old junior from Elmhurst, Illinois, disappeared in the early hours of Tuesday, March 17, after leaving the popular Shôko nightclub in Barcelona's Port Olímpic area. Friends last spotted him around 3am near the beachfront venue, but he never returned to the Airbnb accommodation on Ronda Sant Pere, where he was staying with friends.
I have no problem picking myself up, it is more the players. I am able to move quite quickly through things, through games and the review process. Now it is all about Sunderland. It is not about today, it is about making sure we are mentally and physically ready to go into a huge game.
Although the German is pleased with the Portuguese defender's recent performances, he still believes there is another level waiting to be unlocked. Cancelo's latest outing against Sevilla perfectly summed up his growing influence. The full-back not only found the back of the net but also won a crucial penalty for his side, playing a decisive role in the team's attacking output.