Barcelona’s Cubarsi Receives 10 Stitches After Painful Kick to Face in Champions League Victory

Barcelona’s young defender Pau Cubarsi is reportedly “fine” after receiving 10 stitches to close a deep cut on his face, sustained during Barcelona’s 5-2 Champions League triumph over Red Star Belgrade. The incident occurred in the 67th minute when the 17-year-old Spaniard, attempting to clear a corner, was accidentally struck by Uros Spajic’s studs. Despite the painful blow, Cubarsi’s injury was swiftly addressed by the medical team on the pitch.

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Cubarsi, who first appeared for Barcelona at just 16, left the game with a visibly bloodied face and required immediate attention before his substitution. His manager, Hansi Flick, reassured fans following the game, stating, “He needed stitches, but he’s fine,” calming concerns over the defender’s health.

The club later posted a photo of a smiling Cubarsi, accompanied by the caption, “I’m OK,” a welcome message to fans after the dramatic injury.