The second half of the confrontation between Estrella Roja y Barça brought with it a scene that alarmed both players and spectators. Pau Cubarsia 17-year-old center back for Barça, suffered a severe blow to the face when the striker Spajicfrom the local team, tried to finish off a ball in the area.
Spajic’s boot accidentally hit the young Blaugrana player’s face, triggering an injury that required urgent medical attention. In the 63rd minute of the game, after the impact, Cubarsí’s teammates rushed to help him. The bleeding was evident and some Barça players raised their hands in a sign of concern, quickly requesting a change to the bench. Which one Flick.
Given the seriousness of the situation, Barça’s medical services entered the field to treat the player, who had to be replaced immediately. Sergi Domínguez took the defender’s place, while Cubarsi left the field on his own feet, although covered with a towel to stop the bleeding.
Rapid medical intervention was essential. In the locker room, Dr. Pruna treated the player’s wound and, after a careful suturing process, applied ten stitches to the cut. As reported Radio Vilablareixthe defender from Girona was in good condition, although the injury impressed both teammates and fans.
At the end of the match, German coach Hansi Flick sought to reassure everyone and commented in a relaxed tone: “Cubarsi is fine, they have given him some points, but he is young. When you get older it is different.”
The brutal injury of Pau Cubarsí after receiving a kick in the face
The news quickly went viral on social networks, where Cubarsí himself received multiple messages of support. Gavia Barça teammate, shared a story on his account Instagram in which it showed an image of Cubarsí’s cheek already sutured, along with the word “warrior” to describe his teammate, highlighting the resistance of the young central defender.
This unfortunate incident does not seem to be an obstacle for Cubarsí ahead of the next match. Although the images of his injury caused an impression, the club is confident that he will be fit to face the Real Sociedad next Sunday in Anoeta. Fortunately, the intervention of the Barça medical team prevented further complications, and everything indicates that Cubarsí, despite the stitches, will be ready.
