Spain Under-21 head coach David Gordo has heaped praise on Barcelona starlet Xavi Espart after including the versatile teenager in his latest international squad. Gordo highlighted the 19-year-old's rare tactical maturity and spatial awareness, even drawing comparisons to senior Blaugrana maestro Pedri ahead of upcoming Euro qualifiers.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena has tipped international team-mate Lamine Yamal to capture the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Rodri and Lionel Messi. The Spaniard heaped praise on the Barcelona prodigy ahead of the Madrid derby, insisting the teenager possesses unique qualities that have not been seen since Messi's prime years.
Alex Baena has heaped incredible praise on Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, claiming the teenager is now the primary reason he tunes in to watch the Catalan giants. Atletico Madrid midfielder compared the youngster's impact to that of Lionel Messi, suggesting that Yamal has reached a level of individual brilliance that sets him apart from every other professional in the game.
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