Barcelona fans were left holding their breath on Monday after rising star Pau Cubarsí was spotted limping off during the club’s pre-season match against FC Daegu.
The 18-year-old defender was subbed on in the second half of the friendly clash in South Korea — part of the club’s final stop on their Asia tour. Barça looked dominant throughout the game, eventually cruising to a 5-0 victory, but omo, that sweet win almost turned bitter in the final minutes.
Omo This Is Painful! Cubarsí Went Down Holding His Knee
With just minutes left on the clock, Cubarsí suddenly went down, holding his knee in what looked like serious discomfort. He couldn’t continue, and medical staff had to escort him straight into the tunnel.
Omo! The fear that gripped fans online eh — some already started imagining long-term injury headlines.
Clips of the moment began circulating online within minutes, and fans, both in Spain and around the world, began expressing major concerns over the youngster’s condition.
The Latest: Calm Down, It’s Just a Bruise
According to an update from Fabrizio Romano and reports shared by Mundo Deportivo, there’s no serious damage. In fact, they described it as:
“Tranquility with Cubarsí despite the late scare: it’s just a bruise.”
Omo thank God o! A simple bruise — no ligament issues, no surgery talks, no long-term sidelining. Just a scare, nothing more.
Still, with how important Cubarsí has become to Barça’s defensive setup, the panic was understandable. At 18, he’s already being seen as one of the club’s key future stars.
Barça Won, But Cubarsí’s Exit Was the Talk of the Night
While Flick’s side walked away with a comfortable win, all eyes were on Cubarsí’s injury after the match. And now that the tension has been eased with medical clarification, attention can return to preparing for the new season.
