In an intense match on October 22, 2023, Barcelona faced Athletic Club, and it was the youngest member of the team, 17-year-old Marc Guiu, who stole the spotlight. With just under a minute on the pitch, Guiu delivered a stunning performance that secured a crucial victory for the La Liga champions. This win allowed Barcelona to narrow the gap with Real Madrid at the top of the league table, and it came after a grueling 79 minutes where experienced players struggled to make an impact.
The game began with Joao Felix missing a golden opportunity to put Barcelona in the lead, as he clipped Ferran Torres' pass just over the bar despite having plenty of space. Fermin Lopez also had his moment but was denied by Athletic Club's goalkeeper, Unai Simon. On the other end, Marc-Andre ter Stegen made important saves in Barcelona's goal, notably stopping a shot from Nico Williams towards the end of the first half. The second half continued with more opportunities for Barcelona. Simon thwarted Felix twice within the first 15 minutes, Torres had a shot blocked by a defender, Lopez skied a chance from close range, and Lamine Yamal missed the target shortly after entering the game.
However, it was the debutant Marc Guiu who ultimately made the difference. In less than a minute on the field, Guiu made a remarkable breakthrough behind Athletic Club's defense, received a pass, and scored the decisive goal that secured a crucial victory for Barcelona. This victory placed them just one point behind Real Madrid as they head into the highly anticipated Clasico next week.
This impressive performance by Barcelona's young talent is sure to be remembered as a turning point in the season, showing the importance of youth in the team's success. GOAL provides player ratings from the Olympic Stadium...
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