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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has impressed Athletic Club veteran Aymeric Laporte with his maturity and lack of typical mistakes for a player his age. Laporte praised Cubarsi's decision-making and defensive awareness during Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, noting that the young defender did not make the kinds of errors that younger players often make, such as taking excessive risks or failing to assess danger.

Cubarsi's performance was notable, as he worked alongside Laporte in Spain's defense and contributed to a record of just one goal conceded. Despite this stellar performance, neither defender was included in the official shortlist for the World Cup's Best XI. Laporte's admiration for Cubarsi extends to his potential at Barcelona, where he sees the young center-back as having significant room for improvement and great future potential.

Additionally, Lamine Yamal, another Barcelona player, received praise from Laporte for his ability to influence matches from wide areas, making him difficult to contain. Yamal's technical skills were highlighted as exceptional, suggesting that he will continue to develop and achieve great things.