Barcelona Youth Team Secures Hard Fought Victory Against Mercantil A

Barcelona’s Juvenil A clinched a hard-fought victory against Mercantil A, extending their winning streak in the domestic competition. Despite falling behind just before halftime, goals from Albert Navarro and Arnau Pradas in the second half ensured three points stayed at home. Oscar Lopez’s team faced an unexpected setback with an opponent’s goal moments before heading to the locker rooms. Miguel seized a defensive lapse to beat Yaakobishvili in a one-on-one situation. However, Barcelona’s resilience shone in an impressive second half.

Related News: Albert Navarro capitalized on a defensive error from Mercantil, heading the ball into the net after a clearance hit the post, leveling the score at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. A quarter of an hour later, a goal ‘made in La Masia’ unfolded as Arnau Pradas concluded a one-minute possession from a goal kick with a brilliant shot from outside the box.

This victory marks Barcelona’s recovery from the tough and early exit in the Copa del Rey, losing 1-2 to Badalona. The team now boasts four consecutive league wins, propelling them to the third position with 36 points, trailing Espanyol by two points in second place and Mallorca, the league leader, by four points.