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Xavi Espart impresses Hansi Flick and eyes key role at Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Xavi Espart impresses Hansi Flick and eyes key role at Barcelona
Summary

Xavi Espart continues to earn Hansi Flick's trust at Barcelona following his debut last season against Sevilla. The young defender displays a high footballing IQ and positional awareness, contributing effectively in recent matches against Nottingham Forest and Udinese. With Barcelona investing in young talent, Espart looks poised to secure more playing time, especially with Ronald Araujo's departure. Other young players, including Álvaro Cortés and Jordi Pesquer, are also set to contribute this season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Xavi Espart debuted for Barcelona against Sevilla last season.
  • •He shows strong positional play and ball retention skills.
  • •Espart is expected to play a larger role following Araujo's exit.
  • •Other young talents like Álvaro Cortés are also emerging.
  • •Barcelona aims for a La Liga three-peat with a focus on academy graduates.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi Espart is winning Hansi Flick’s trust and showing he has a future at Barcelona
What they're saying
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The young full-back is likely to be the next gem from La Masia

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