Flick hails wonderful Barcelona production line as academy graduates impress against Osasuna - Soccer News
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Flick hails wonderful Barcelona production line as academy graduates impress against Osasuna - Soccer News
"I don't think too much about the rest of the teams. We want to go to Villarreal and win. It's good that the opponents feel under pressure, but that is not in our hands. After a few weeks in which we suffered, we are back. With all the players close to 100%, you can see the ability of the team."
"Three members of Barca's back four were aged 23 or younger, in Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde and teenager Pau Cubarsi, while Eric Garcia - a fourth academy product - impressed in midfield alongside Pedri. Garcia completed 93.8% of his passes (75/80) and created two chances from the base of midfield, also contesting 11 duels and winning two tackles. Martin, meanwhile, had the most touches (112) and accurate passes (93) of any player on the field, matching Balde's game-high 95.9% passing accuracy."
Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Osasuna as Raphinha scored twice in the final 20 minutes to move seven points clear at the top of LaLiga. The defence limited Osasuna to three shots and 0.37 expected goals while Barca produced 24 shots and 2.61 xG. Three members of the back four were 23 or younger: Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde and Pau Cubarsi, with academy graduate Eric Garcia impressing in midfield. Garcia completed 93.8% of his passes, created two chances and contested 11 duels. Barcelona have now won seven consecutive LaLiga games by at least two goals.
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