"Barcelona's return to Spotify Camp Nou after a gap of over 900 days was nothing short of spectacular. The Catalan giants capped the momentous occasion with a dominant 4-0 victory over Athletic Club, sending fans into a frenzy and reaffirming their identity rooted in homegrown talent. While the performance itself was widely praised, Mundo Deportivo has highlighted a fascinating record from this historic match."
"It is well known that Barcelona heavily relies on its famed youth academy, La Masia, to produce world-class talent. Yet, what went largely unnoticed until now is that yesterday's fixture marked the first time since 1970 that Barça fielded seven players born in Catalonia in the starting XI. Notably, Hansi Flick chose to start Joan Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal, Gerard Martin, Dani Olmo, and Eric Garcia."
"The German manager's commitment to homegrown talent did not stop there. In total, nine Catalan players featured in the match after Marc Casado and Marc Bernal were introduced in the second half. Remarkably, the precedent for nine Catalans playing in a single match dates all the way back to October 31, 1937. Amidst the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War, Barcelona faced Espanyol, securing a 9-1 win with a fully Catalan lineup, a record that had stood for 88 years until yesterday."
Barcelona returned to Spotify Camp Nou after over 900 days with a 4-0 win over Athletic Club, celebrating a strong home performance rooted in homegrown talent. The match marked the first time since 1970 that Barcelona started seven players born in Catalonia: Joan Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal, Gerard Martin, Dani Olmo and Eric Garcia. Hansi Flick introduced Marc Casado and Marc Bernal in the second half, bringing the total to nine Catalan participants. The last time nine Catalans featured was October 31, 1937, when Barcelona beat Espanyol 9-1 amid the Spanish Civil War. Flick's selections emphasize La Masia and local player development.
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