Following Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Athletic Club on Sunday night, manager Xavi Hernandez commended Alejandro Balde, a young player, for his impressive performance.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez heaped praise on young talent Alejandro Balde after their hard-fought 1-0 win over Athletic Club on Sunday night. The 19-year-old was a standout performer for the Blaugrana, impressing with his energy and defensive prowess on the left flank.
In his post-match comments, Hernandez described Balde as having “immense potential” and touted him as a player capable of building a long and successful career with Barcelona.
The young full-back’s maturity and high level of play did not go unnoticed by the manager, who labeled him as the biggest surprise and revelation of the season thus far.
Balde’s performance at San Mames demonstrated his ability to make probing runs forward while also holding his own defensively, a skillset that is highly valued in modern football.
With Xavi’s endorsement and his continued development, Balde looks set to become a crucial part of Barcelona’s future success.