Xavi Hernandez praise reserved for teenage stars Yamal plates and Pau Cubarsi later of Barcelona 1-0 The league win Majorca.
The hosts looked set to stumble to another 0-0 draw in league action before Lamine Yamal produced a moment of brilliance to win the game.
The 16-year-old takes his season to four league goals scored, and six in all competitions, despite not turning 17 until July.
Alongside his match-winning performance was another superb performance from fellow La Masia sensation Cubarsi.
The 17-year-old played a key role in his seventh straight league start to secure a third straight La Liga clean sheet.
Both players continue to show maturity and talent beyond their years and Xavi is delighted with their combined progress.
“Cubarsi is smart. He knows when to make a challenge and when not to. He didn't lose a single duel tonight against the strongest players.”, according to reports from AS Diary.
“Both he and Lamine were spectacular. Lamine with the goal, and Cubarsi with his calmness, he does not look like a 17-year-old.
The key for Xavi will now be to keep Cubarsi and give the defender of Catalan origin a debut in the Champions League Naples.
Inigo Martinez the association against Mallorca, with Ronald Araujo suspended, and the more experienced pair is expected to start with Cubasri on the bench.
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