Pau Cubarsi Injured in Barcelona Champions League Win

During Barcelona's 5-2 Champions League victory over Red Star Belgrade, 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi suffered a severe facial injury when he was accidentally kicked in the face by Uros Spajic. The incident occurred in the 65th minute and left Cubarsi bleeding, requiring ten stitches after he was substituted for safety reasons. Despite the gruesome injury, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick confirmed that Cubarsi is 'fine' and in good spirits, with teammates sharing supportive messages on social media. The win solidifies Barcelona's position at the top of their Champions League group and maintains their lead in La Liga. Cubarsi, a promising talent from La Masia, has quickly become a regular in the first team since making his debut at 16. The club is optimistic about his recovery, with hopes he may return for their next match against Real Sociedad.