`Guiu is another talent from the academy and he made a difference,` Xavi said after the win at Montjuic – Barca’s home field this season when Camp Nou was renovated.
Yesterday’s match was balanced when both teams created many good opportunities, and the difference was only created after Guiu replaced Fermin Lopez – another talent who grew up from the La Masia training facility – in the match.
At 17 years and 291 days old, Guiu made history when he became the youngest Barca player to score in his La Liga debut in the 21st century. With 34 seconds, Guiu was also the Barca player who needed the least time to score.
Guiu was happy when the ball went into the net after scoring in the 80th minute of Barca’s 1-0 defeat of Bilbao in round 10 of La Liga at Montjuic Stadium, Barcelona on October 22.
Guiu is the next talent from La Masia to make a splash when promoted to the first team.
Xavi said these young players have in common a lack of fear, a willingness to play and a desire to make a difference in difficult times.
`I told Guiu that he will have a chance,` Xavi continued.
Xavi in Barca’s 1-0 win over Bilbao in round 10 of La Liga at Montjuic Stadium, Barcelona on October 22.
Guiu was born on January 4, 2006, started his career with Sant Celoni Barca, then joined Barca in the 2013-2014 season.
Guiu’s only goal helped Barca maintain third place in La Liga with 24 points, one point behind Girona and Real.