"The average age of Barça's starting lineup for the matchday was just 23.34 years, a figure that had not been recorded in competitive league football at the club since December 28, 1930, when Barcelona faced Racing Santander. On that distant occasion, the average age stood at 23.09 years. For nearly a century, Barça had never again entrusted such a youthful group with the responsibility of leading a La Liga fixture at this level."
"They were supported by Roony Bardghji (20), Alejandro Balde (22), and Pedri (23), whose maturity on the ball often disguises how young he still is. Gerard Martin, also 23, added further balance, while Eric Garcia and Joan Garcia, both 24, formed part of the spine. Ferran Torres, at 25, completed the group of players still in the club's core youth bracket."
Hansi Flick named Barcelona's youngest La Liga starting XI in 95 years for the 5-3 victory over Real Betis. The lineup averaged 23.34 years, the lowest since December 28, 1930, when the average was 23.09. Nine of the eleven starters were aged 25 or younger; only Jules Kounde (27) and Marcus Rashford (28) exceeded that threshold. Eighteen-year-olds Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi led the group, supported by Roony Bardghji, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, Joan Garcia, and Ferran Torres. The 1984 fixture with a 20.69 average is excluded from official records due to a strike forcing academy players.
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