FC Barcelona’s 17-year-old promising defender Pau Kubarsi suffered a horrific injury. Luckily, he recovered quickly and is in good health. Barcelona released a photo of Kubarsi with the caption “All for Barça”.
Barcelona defeated Zvezda 5-2 in the fourth leg of the UEFA Champions League League phase of the 2024-2025 season at the Rajkomitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, on Sunday (July 7).
There was a dangerous moment in the 18th minute of the second half. Barcelona center back Kovacs was defending when his face was struck by an opposing striker’s boot. Kubarsi’s face was bleeding.
He needed 10 stitches to close the cut on his face, according to the BBC. Coach Hanji Flick said he was fine,” the BBC reported.
‘Kubarsi was struck by Uros Spahic’s studs as he headed away a 67th-minute corner,’ the BBC said. Kovacic, who made his debut at the age of 16, had to be treated on the pitch for a gaping wound to his face. Barcelona later posted a photo of a smiling Kovacic on their official social media accounts,” the club explained.
British outlet The Metro said:
“Kubar suffered a horrific gash to his face after being kicked in the head. Kovacs bravely cleared the ball away with a header but was hit by Spahic’s foot. Despite the injury, Kovacic appeared in a positive mood. According to Spanish media, 파워볼사이트 he believes that he could play on Sunday and that there are no major concerns.
‘Kovacic is one of the best prospects in world soccer at a young age, and he has further cemented his place in the starting lineup this season,’ concluded Metro.
Meanwhile, Zvazda’s South Korean player Seol Young-woo picked up his first assist of the Champions League on the night.
After conceding an early goal to defender Inigo Martinez in the 13th minute, Zvezda got back on level terms through Silas’ equalizer in the 27th minute. However, after Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 43rd minute, Zvezda conceded three consecutive goals in the second half, through Lewandowski in the eighth minute, Hafinha in the 10th minute and Fermin López in the 31st minute. With the game still alive, Milson scored the equalizer in the 39th minute off an assist from Seol Young-woo.
Zvezda was caught off guard in the second half when Barcelona fullback Jules Kunde overlapped him on the left side of the defense. Seol fell to his knees in despair as Lopes scored the final goal.
Statistics site Footmob gave Seol a lowly 5.5 rating.
Barcelona has been on a roll since last month’s 5-0 win over Young Boys, scoring 26 goals in its last six matches, including wins over Sevilla (5-1), Munich (4-1), Real Madrid (4-0), Espanyol (3-1), and Zvezda (5-2) – more than four goals per game.
Barcelona’s dominant lead at the top of La Liga jumped to sixth place with a 3-1-1 record and nine points after the three points at Zvezda. Veterans Lewandowski and Zapina have scored five goals apiece, tied for the league lead in goals with Harry Kane (Munich) and Victor Yokers (Sporting).
Zvezda are 35th out of 36 teams, having lost four games in a row amidst the perceived underdog status.