In a thrilling La Liga encounter, Barcelona clinched a 1-0 victory against Athletic Club, with the hero of the day being the 17-year-old substitute Marc Guiu. Several key players, including Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Robert Lewandowski, were unavailable for Barcelona due to injuries. Despite the hurdles, they faced a resilient Athletic Club side.
Historic Debut Goal of Marc Guiu
Marc Guiu etched his name in history by scoring the fastest goal by a debutant in Barcelona’s storied history. His remarkable achievement occurred just 33 seconds after he entered the game against Athletic Club, making him only 17 years and 291 days old at the time.
Marc Guiu’s Reaction
Overwhelmed by his debut success, Marc Guiu shared his excitement and gratitude, acknowledging the significance of scoring against a top-class goalkeeper like Unai Simon. He expressed his elation at realizing a lifelong dream.
Who is Marc Guiu?
The rising talent in Barcelona’s football academy is known for his versatility as a forward. Guiu, standing at over six feet tall, combines aerial strength with ground speed and possesses a composed finishing ability, making him a valuable asset in the attack. Before his first-team debut, he made a mark in Barcelona’s Juvenil team and gained international recognition as the joint-top scorer in the UEFA Under-17 European Championship.
Match Highlights
In the first half, Athletic Bilbao’s determined performance created constant pressure on Barcelona, despite the latter having more possession. Barcelona’s best chance came when Joao Felix hit the crossbar in the 10th minute. However, Barcelona showed more attacking intent after halftime. The game’s decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute when debutant Marc Guiu found the net just seconds after coming on as a substitute. Athletic Bilbao had their opportunities as well, with Inaki Williams having an effort saved by Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
30 seconds in, first goal with only 2 touches, man of the match award on his debut.
La Masia has produced yet another gem — Marc Guiu Paz.pic.twitter.com/mSH4VaDPud
— FCB One Touch (@FCB_OneTouch) October 22, 2023
Xavi Praises Marc Guiu
Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, commended his team’s resilience in the face of constant pressure from Bilbao. He expressed that Barcelona deserved the hard-fought victory and spoke highly of Marc Guiu’s readiness and scoring prowess.
LaLiga Standings
Following this victory, Barcelona climbed to third place in the La Liga standings with 24 points, just one point behind second-placed Real Madrid. The win sets the stage for an eagerly awaited El Clasico showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the next match.
Upcoming Fixtures
Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures include a Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk before the high-stakes El Clasico encounter with Real Madrid. The win against Bilbao provides a significant confidence boost as Barcelona continues its campaign in both domestic and international competitions.
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