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"What I wanted to tell you is that we have managed to turn the situation around, that the institution is strong, and that joy has returned to Barcelona. It seems that some people can't stand it," he began, provoking laughter from some of those present. "Why are you laughing so sarcastically? What have you caught on to? Who was I referring to? Here in Terrassa, you are very clever. It seems they can't stand it," he added.

FC Barcelona sporting director Deco continues to place strong emphasis on the scouting department to identify and monitor young talents with potential across the globe. Since the start of the ongoing season, the Blaugrana have had scouts present at major tournaments worldwide, such as the Under-20 World Cup held in Chile, which ended with Morocco's victory. More recently, Barcelona had a presence at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, where they identified Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim and are close to signing him.

WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO PEDRO ESCARTÍN! The tiny home of Spanish Third Division's CD Guadalajara in the Castilla-La Mancha region near Madrid is the site of a Copa del Rey Round of 32 between the hosts and Barcelona, who begin their defense of the Spanish Cup title in a game they'll be favorites to win and secure a spot in the Last 16 next month. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

Tommy Marques has quietly become a familiar figure around Barcelona's first-team environment under Hansi Flick. The 19-year-old midfielder has been a constant presence in training sessions in recent weeks, regularly working alongside established senior players. Yet despite that growing exposure, his official first-team debut has so far remained out of reach. As Barcelona prepare to begin their Copa del Rey campaign against CD Guadalajara, there is a growing sense that the competition may once again serve as the perfect platform for youth integration.