Deco compares Pau Cubarsi to Lamine Yamal following recent Barcelona form

Barcelona sporting director Deco praised defender Pau Cubarsi, identifying the 19-year-old as the most impressive talent currently competing. Deco described Cubarsi as the equivalent of Lamine Yamal among center-backs, noting the player's development into a leadership role. Both teammates have secured La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, along with a World Cup victory. The two Barcelona players are currently nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and the Kopa Trophy. Yamal publicly endorsed his teammate as the preferred winner for the individual awards on social media. Cubarsi remains a central figure for both his club and the Spanish national team as the 2026/27 season continues.

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