Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsí was responsible for nothing short of a passing masterclass in his latest outing on the international front.
This came across a fine all-round performance in Spain’s World Cup group stage meeting with Saudi Arabia.
Luis de la Fuente’s troops were back in action a short time ago, eyeing a much-needed victory after an opening day draw with Cabo Verde at international football’s grandest showcase.
When all was said and done, this is precisely what La Roja managed, courtesy of a four-goal romp.
And the aforementioned Pau Cubarsí saw out the full 90 minutes in the fixture. From his berth at the heart of the Spanish backline, the 19-year-old cruised through proceedings with trademark poise and finesse, continuing to stake his claim for a permanent starting berth.
Cubarsí’s performance was perfectly summed up by one head-turning statistic, highlighted by the reliable SofaScore in the game’s aftermath.
This comes amid confirmation that the young stopper completed all but one of his 99 attempted passes in Atlanta.
This made for a 99% passing accuracy all told, including 4/4 long balls.
Conor Laird – GSFN
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