100 FC Barcelona appearances for Pau Cubarsí – FC Barcelona A significant number reached for Pau Cubarsí today, as he has now made 100 competitive appearances for the FC Barcelona first team. His century came in the Copa del Rey last 32 match against Guadalajara at the Pedro Escartín stadium.

Pedri and Lamine Yamal have been key contributors to the strong results under Hansi Flick. Pedri provides control, balance and tempo in midfield, while Lamine adds pace, creativity and unpredictability in the final third. Their contrasting profiles complement each other, and together they give Barça a clear attacking identity.

Luka Modric made some surprising choices for his best player of the year award with no Real Madrid player making his top three. As captain of Croatia, Modric was eligible for a vote in the Best FIFA Football Awards and now that he is away from the Bernabeu, he seems to have enjoyed having a little more freedom.

In a closed up Copa del Rey debut, FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has set the record straight to Marc-Andre ter Stegen after his return from injury after 14 months.