Xavi Espart shines in midfield for Spain’s Under-19s ahead of final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Xavi Espart has excelled in a midfield role for Spain’s Under-19s during the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Wales, contributing goals as the team reaches the final against Germany. Espart, initially a full-back at Barcelona, expressed his comfort playing both positions. With significant praise from coach Hansi Flick, Espart is focused on the championship match ahead.
- •Spain's Under-19s reach the final against Germany.
- •Espart has changed positions, playing as a defensive midfielder.
- •He has been scoring goals during the tournament.
- •Flick has compared Espart to Philipp Lahm.
- •Final match scheduled for Saturday.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi Espart to change position? Barcelona star talks playing pivot for Spain’s Under-19s
"The teenager has been in the goals in his new role.
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