"Xavi Espart became the latest youngster to make his debut under Hansi Flick at Barcelona, coming on as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the Champions League. Alvaro Cortes was also in the squad for the game at St James' Park - with both players eyeing first-team minutes now that Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde are out injured."
"With fixtures coming thick and fast, and Barca's first-teamers looking tired, the Barcelona boss is being tipped to rotate his team in the coming weeks which could mean more opportunities for the club's youngsters."
Xavi Espart made his debut for Barcelona as a late substitute in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Newcastle under manager Hansi Flick. Alvaro Cortes and Tommy Marques were also included in the squad, with both seeking first-team opportunities following injuries to Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde. Flick is increasingly turning to La Masia academy prospects to support the senior squad. With Barcelona facing a congested fixture schedule and fatigue among established players, the manager is expected to rotate his team in upcoming matches, creating additional opportunities for young academy talents to gain valuable experience.
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