Champions League nights in Belgrade - a place where boys are shaped into unbreakable warriors
Reading Time: 1min | Thu. 07.11.24. | 11:54
Pau Cubarsi received no less than 10 stitches on his face after getting viciously hit by Red Star Belgrade defender last night
Pau Cubarsi is only 17 but has already made his name in football, establishing himself as one of those fantastic La Masia talents who have the world under their feet despite still being just teenagers.
As Cubarsi himself recently explained, he takes high-school classes every night, only taking breaks on Champions League nights when duty calls.
Everything for the Club pic.twitter.com/8NibaXo1ON
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 7, 2024
Well, Wednesday night was one of those, as Cubarsi featured for Barcelona in the UCL clash in Belgrade against Red Star.
The Blaugrana triumphed 5-2, but one other thing captured the attention of media around Europe. It was Cubarsi's face following a horrendous tackle coming from Red Star Belgrade defender Uros Spajic in the second half.
The Barca youngster was seen leaving the pitch with the towel on his face soaked in blood.
"Pau feels good. He will be stitched up a bit with 10 stitches, and everything will be fine. He is smiling," said Hansi Flick at the press conference.
Pau Cubarsi looks as if he will not miss any game time with #FCBarcelona following the 10 stitches in his face. Worth pointing out his idol is Carles Puyol.pic.twitter.com/AbwYYLtamg
— Football España (@footballespana_) November 7, 2024
However, Sport reported that he should be available for their weekend clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday night, and did not mention any form of facial protection.
