2023-04-29 22:59:23
BarcelonaComfortable victory for Barça against Betis in the League. Under a wonderful rain, the Blaugrana settled the match in the first half against an opponent weakened by the expulsion of Edgar and the injury of Joaquín. In the second half, Lamine Yamal made his debut at just 15 years old. Next, some hot notes.
Reach and grind. Christensen reappeared after a few games injured in the sole and started against Betis. The Dane returned to the axis with the medical discharge just granted and, beyond the goal he scored, the whole team noticed. With him on the pitch, Araujo has less responsibility in getting the ball out, Balde can fly more freely and the defensive line takes a step forward which is vital to steal the ball higher and for Busquets to be less exposed in spaces. Life is beautiful, with the ex-Chelsea player, a “personal signing” that Xavi does not want to lose sight of even if the offices point to him as a unique opportunity to make money and win fair play financial Who will win, the box or the sash? Seeing how Barça TV ended, the coach had better be worried.
Assignment for Eric. Christensen enjoyed the 60 minutes of rigor that returners usually have after injury. The news is that the one chosen to take his place was Marcos Alonso and not Eric Garcia. In other words, a converted full-back rather than a natural centre-back. Xavi’s decision in a game that was decided is surprising, but also considering the speech he has with Martorell’s defender: “I have confidence in him and it will be important.” With the facts in hand, it is not clear whether the egarenc is one welcome or if he makes these predictions thinking more about 2025 than 2023. Because between those who are already there (Kounde, Araujo and Christensen) and those who will be there (Iñigo Martínez), Eric is very poor in order to have some regularity with the club of his life.
A precocity that scares. La Masia cries with the situation of Eric, who will have to think if Xavi keeps him with such a low participation regime. Instead, smile at the youngest rookie of the 21st century in the League: Lamine Yamal. This teenager from Matarón, tutored by Jorge Mendes just when he has to negotiate his first major contract, made his debut with the Barça first team at just 15 years old, burning stages at a speed that was already frightening in the cases of Pedri and Gavi, two indisputable starters at Barça at 20 and 18 years old. What part of this precocity responds to football talent and what to the rush of a society sick of novelty? Either way, Lamine Yamal had some sweet minutes (against nine men) where he came close to scoring. No one can get away with that anymore.
Where are the partners? They will allow me the institutional comment in the last note. Because the League is a matter of time and the week that the club has experienced can last for many years. I explain myself On Tuesday, vice-president Fort tried to disguise an increase in subscriptions of up to 50% due to the exile in Montjuïc. On Wednesday, thousands of members received a survey in which one of the questions was about the entity’s ownership model. And Thursday, the big day: first they wanted to pass off a bull as a big beast with the funding of Espai Barça and then Barça TV and its 120 workers were dismissed with a three-line statement. There will not be enough Messi (if he arrives) to cover up the sad conversion of the institution into the business of the few before the impotent gaze of those who have loved it the most.
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