Real Madrid defenders opens up about partnership with Barcelona star – “I hope we can continue”

Real Madrid's defenders have been shining brightly since the World Cup, with Spain securing a 4-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. Two promising young center-backs, Dean Huijsen and Pau Cubarsi, have formed a formidable defensive partnership, with Aymeric Laporte's age making Huijsen a prime candidate to take up the role of Cubarsi's long-term counterpart.

During a post-game interview, Huijsen shared his thoughts on his relationship with Cubarsi. "It's good. I think you can see the level he has," Huijsen remarked, praising the young Barcelona defender. He added that the two share an excellent rapport and expressed his hope that their partnership will continue for many years to come. "We get along really well, and I hope it continues like this. Besides being a great player, he's also a great guy. I hope we can share the dressing room for a long time," he concluded.

This mutual admiration between two of football's rising stars bodes well for Spain's defense. Huijsen, while already an impressive talent, sees room for improvement in his physicality and one-on-one duels. By honing his physical attributes, Huijsen could emerge as the perfect defensive partner for Cubarsi, particularly given his left-footedness and ball-playing abilities.