Pau Cubarsi's scare as Barcelona triumph in Belgrade clash
A very dangerous incident occurred during the Champions League match between Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and FC Barcelona (2-5). A promising talent from Barcelona, Pau Cubarsi, suffered harsh treatment from the opposing team. Photos of the Spaniard appeared online, showing the effects of the encounter.
Under Hansi Flick's leadership, the Barcelona team is maintaining its momentum. The Catalans travelled to Belgrade, where they dominantly defeated the local team Crvena Zvezda, winning decisively 5-2. Robert Lewandowski scored two goals for Blaugrana, demonstrating the Catalans' considerable strength.
However, a very dangerous incident occurred in the 64th minute of the match. The home team's defender Uros Spajić raised his leg high while contesting the ball but struck the face of the 17-year-old Blaugrana defender, Pau Cubarsi. The young player was injured, covered in blood, and had to leave the pitch.
Pau Cubarsi received brutal treatment in Champions League match
The young Spaniard fell to the ground, and his teammates, including Robert Lewandowski, quickly gathered around him. Although the player managed to leave the pitch unaided, he was unable to continue playing. His face was covered in blood, and Sergi Dominguez took his place.
Numerous photos and recordings appeared on social media, capturing the moment of the Serb's attack on the young Spaniard. Representatives of the Catalan team also shared his photo on the club's social media, assuring everyone that he is okay. They displayed the effects of the incident, which are quite startling.
Everything is okay with Pau Cubarsi. He has ten stitches on his face - said coach Hansi Flick in a post-match interview.
Although it looked very dangerous, the Spaniard is expected to make a swift recovery.
