"It's exceptional for Barça as a club [to have Yamal] so shortly after the departure of a player like Messi. For my generation, Messi was one of the key figures of our era. To shortly after this player leaving already have potentially a player who can replace him is quite unique."
"Full credit to [Barça's academy] La Masia for always trusting these players and giving them the chance. But the question for us is not about stopping [Yamal], but trying to win a game against Barcelona, which means [stopping] all the players, not one."
"He's one of the future defensive leaders in world football for sure," referring to centre-back Pau Cubarsí, highlighting the potential of both young players coming up from the academy.
"I was lucky to start my career very young, at a similar age, but to play every game at this level, not just representing Barça, but against this level of competition is remarkable."
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