Barcelona contingent star as Spain seal 1-0 over Argentina
Barcelona trio Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo started for Spain, with Pedri, Ferran Torres, Gavi and Eric Garcia on the bench for the MetLife final against Messi’s Argentina.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal impressed with skill and influence despite heavy treatment, edging Messi as Spain won. Early chances saved by Emi Martínez, while Rodri controlled and Ferran Torres settled it.
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres struck in extra time after Nico Williams’ header back, beating Emi Martínez as Spain edged 10-man Argentina. Lamine Yamal threatened, Pau Cubarsí stood firm after Enzo Fernández saw red.
Barça expect 18-year-old Jesse Bisiwu to arrive to seal a €10m deal plus 30% sell-on. The Club Brugge winger will start at Barça Atletic, train with the first team, and was chosen ahead of Premier League interest.
Report claims Hansi Flick has told Roony Bardghji he is not in Barcelona’s plans after arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, leaving the 20-year-old behind Lamine Yamal in the wing pecking order.
Joan Laporta hints Barcelona could still land Julián Álvarez despite Atlético’s stance, calling transfers unpredictable as Barça seek a Lewandowski replacement for Hansi Flick.
Barça will meet Ferran Torres next week to clarify his future. With one year left on his deal and PSG keen, renewal talks are delayed by salary cap and a €7-8m clause after his World Cup-winning heroics.
Pep Guardiola met Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona over the weekend to discuss the Italy job, though FIGC’s budget, noted by Giovanni Malagò, may hinder any move.
Post-match melee sees Leandro Paredes sent off after clashing with Barcelona’s Eric Garcia and Gavi. Spain won 1-0 via Ferran Torres after Enzo Fernández’s red. Nahuel Molina and Rodri also sparked confrontation.
Ex-Barcelona star Rivaldo lauds Kylian Mbappé after he surpassed Lionel Messi’s World Cup goals record with 22, praising his consistency and tipping him for more tournaments.
Spain, led by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, are young, balanced and defensively elite, now holders of Euro and World Cup. Ferran Torres hit the winner as La Roja eye sustained dominance.
