Flick on Cubarsi - 'He's around the same level as Lamine Yamal'

Hansi Flick speaks from St James’ Park - Watch Newcastle vs Barcelona press conference

At the weekend, Eddie Howe described our upcoming game against Barcelona as one of the biggest games in our history; a sentiment he echoed again in Monday’s press conference. It’s easy to understand why the boss thinks that: the opportunity to knock out one of the very best teams in world football, coupled with the lucrative financial rewards of progressing in the Champions League (over £10m)… Source

Hansi Flick claims another Barcelona youngster is 'on the same level as Lamine Yamal'

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has revealed his take that another up-and-coming member of his squad is playing at a similar level to Lamine Yamal. The player in question? Pau Cubarsí. Stopper Cubarsí has of course long been considered one of the first names on the team sheet in Catalunya’s capital. Despite being just 19 years of age, the Spaniard has already emerged as something of a leader at the heart of Barcelona’s backline. Cubarsí has com…

Lewis Hall looking forward to testing himself against 'special talent' Lamine Yamal as Newcastle United take on Barcelona

Both Lewis Hall and Lamine Yamal missed the game between Newcastle United and Barcelona in September, but all eyes are on that clash tomorrow night when the two sides meet again.

Not Raphinha or Lewandowski: Coach Hansi Flick reveals Barcelona star on the same level as Lamine Yamal

FC Barcelona head coach made some headlines by revealing the team star that's currently on the same level as Lamine Yamal, excluding Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski from the debate. While Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have each seen their 2025-26 seasons disrupted by injury, Lamine Yamal has stepped up as Barcelona‘s undisputed main man. But according to head coach Hansi Flick, there is another Blaugrana star, neither the Brazilian nor the Pol…

Flick on Cubarsi - 'He's around the same level as Lamine Yamal'

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has come out with high praise for 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi, comparing him with teammate Lamine Yamal going the other way. The teenage talent is in contention to go to the World Cup with Spain this summer.That praise came ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League Round of 16 first leg at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United. A central part of Flick’s pre-match press conference was the interview given by Xavi …