"We were with the Alevin C team at the Azpeitia Tournament in the Basque Country, and Pau Cubarsi was playing for Girona. We had already been following him, as you always have to keep an eye on players from Cornella, Damm, Girona, and many other Catalan clubs. The truth is that Cubarsi stood out in the tournament, playing at an incredible level."
"In the match between Barça and Girona, Lamine had to fight Cubarsi on the pitch. Sparks flew between the two. It was a very difficult match for us, and we only managed to win on penalties."
Barcelona discovered young defender Pau Cubarsi through their systematic scouting of Catalan youth clubs. Coach Dani Horcas, who worked with Barcelona's seven-a-side youth teams for eight years, first spotted Cubarsi during the Azpeitia tournament in the Basque Country while the defender played for Girona. Cubarsi's performance stood out immediately, impressing Horcas with his incredible level of play. During the tournament, Barcelona faced Girona in a memorable match where Cubarsi directly competed against Lamine Yamal, who was already in Barcelona's academy. The encounter was intense, with Barcelona ultimately winning on penalties. Despite facing strong opponents like Espanyol and Real Madrid throughout the competition, Barcelona found Girona the toughest challenge, largely due to Cubarsi's outstanding defensive display.
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