Nil Calderó Rescues a Point for Juvenil A in Hard-Fought Draw
Nil Calderó emerged as the hero for FC Barcelona’s Juvenil A, securing a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Badalona at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper. Despite grappling with numerous absences that turned into a nightmare, the young Barça squad battled against their opponents, who had previously been victorious in the Copa del Rey Juvenil just three weeks ago on the same turf.
In a tightly contested first half, Badalona took the lead with a goal from Tomy from outside the box. The visitors, eager to replicate their previous success, were left tasting disappointment this time. The equalizer came in the second half, with Nil Calderó stepping up for Barça. Hugo Alba had a chance to put them ahead, hitting the crossbar with a powerful shot, but it was Calderó who found the back of the net with a finish from the far post after a delivery from Arnau Pradas.
Both teams had opportunities to tip the scales in their favor, with Yaakobishvili making a crucial save in the second half to prevent defeat. The match concluded with a well-deserved draw.
Despite the hard-fought result, Barcelona’s Juvenil A remains in third place on the table. However, leaders Espanyol and second-placed Mallorca widened their lead, now sitting six points ahead. Meanwhile, Badalona, trailing by two points, continues to apply pressure from below. The competition in the División de Honor Juvenil is heating up.
