Barcelona has had an outstanding season, winning three titles (Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga) and demonstrating a high level of competitiveness against other teams, but also internally with a close-knit squad that, while featuring some very important players, has shown that no one is indispensable.
In addition, throughout the season, Barcelona has demonstrated the Barça DNA that characterizes it, with La Masía playing a crucial role in winning the titles. Thus, home-grown players such as Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín, and Lamine Yamal have been indispensable throughout the season for Hansi Flick.
Other names from the youth academy who looked set to be important but were held back by injuries include Marc Casadó and Marc Bernal. Marc Bernal, who has stood out in FC Barcelona’s midfield, made his debut this season in LALIGA EA Sports. The midfielder spoke about this: “Everything this team has done is incredible.
When I started the first two games, neither I nor my family could believe it.”
An illusion that was cut short very soon. After the match between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona, he was forced to retire due to injury. The player suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and external meniscus after an unfortunate incident near the end of the match.
It was a complicated injury with a long recovery process. Now, Marc Bernal seems to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The youth player continues to regain his form with one big goal in mind: to be able to compete from the start of next season. In recent weeks, the club has shared videos showing the player’s progress, in which he can be seen kicking the ball with complete normality.
These are encouraging images of his recovery, which is getting closer and closer. The young academy player confirmed the expected date of his return during the LaLiga celebrations: “I think I’ll be ready to play around August.” His return will not be easy, as Bernal will be competing with Frenkie De Jong, Marc Casadó, and Eric García for the pivot position.