"At Barcelona, few roles are as unforgiving as being the alternative to Lamine Yamal, and a certain Roony Bardghji lives that reality every day. The right wing is not just another position in Hansi Flick's system, it is the stage of one of world football's brightest young stars. Yamal wants the ball, wants the minutes, and almost always stays on the pitch unless injury or extreme caution intervenes. As a result, opportunities for Bardghji are rare, brief, and often loaded with pressure."
"The response could not have been clearer, as Bardghji did not play like a temporary replacement filling time. He played like someone who understands the system, the responsibility, and the moment. From his first involvement, the winger showed courage, intent, and rhythm. He demanded the ball, attacked his defender, and stretched Athletic's back line in a way that kept Barcelona's right flank alive and dangerous."
Lamine Yamal dominates Barcelona's right wing, taking most minutes and leaving few opportunities for backup Roony Bardghji. Yamal missed training ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, so Hansi Flick started Bardghji in his natural role rather than reshuffling the attack. Bardghji produced an energetic, decisive performance, scoring with his only shot on target, assisting Ferran Torres' opener, attempting four crosses, completing three dribbles and recording 91% pass accuracy in 72 minutes. Limited minutes this season prompted loan speculation, but Flick dismissed those rumours and emphasized retaining squad depth and Bardghji's value when called upon.
Read at Barca Universal
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