"After the match, Bernal shared the advice Flick had given him before stepping onto the pitch. He offered context by explaining that Flick had been keeping an eye on his rhythm over the past week. "Yes, he told me to make the most of today's match. "We also played a match on Thursday, mainly so that I could feel better, get into rhythm, and that's what I did, making the most of it," Bernal explained."
"The night carried even deeper meaning for him when reflecting on what it felt like to debut for the Catalan senior team. "It was really special. I've been lucky enough to play for the Under-12s and Under-16s, and now to play for the senior team today, after so many years and the way we've done it, I'm really proud." Lastly, Bernal went on to address Barcelona's looming return to Camp Nou, a moment eagerly awaited by the squad and the supporters. Offering context about the team's mood, he said the feeling within the squad is overwhelmingly positive."
Marc Bernal, an 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder, started for Catalonia in a charity match victory over Palestine, wearing number 6 and playing 45 minutes. The match at Montjuic drew over 30,000 spectators, including Barcelona manager Hansi Flick. Flick monitored Bernal's rhythm during the week and advised him to make the most of the match. Bernal had also played a midweek game to regain match rhythm and felt that the plan worked. He described debuting for the Catalan senior team as very special, reflecting on his progression from Under-12s and Under-16s. He said squad morale is positive ahead of the return to Camp Nou.
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