Marc Guiu and Héctor Fort: A Swift Ascent from Montjuïc to Márquez’s Selection in Just 24 Hours

Barcelona’s rising talents, Marc Guiu and Héctor Fort, transitioned from being on the Montjuïc bench with Xavi to earning spots in Rafa Márquez’s lineup within a remarkable 24-hour span. Despite Guiu’s absence in the match against Getafe and Fort enjoying only 10 minutes on the field, both have made it into Márquez’s squad for the upcoming clash against Cultural Leonesa.

Barça Atlètic, set to face Cultural Leonesa, welcomes back Garrido, who has been cleared to play after an injury, but Pelayo is sidelined due to discomfort.

Rafa Márquez will have the services of the academy players, Marc Guiu and Héctor Fort, who were on Xavi’s bench at Montjuïc yesterday, for the game this evening against Cultural Leonesa.

Guiu remained unused in the Getafe match, while Fort played the final 10 minutes, earning them spots in Márquez’s lineup. The Barcelona B team is tied on points with La Cultural, marking a crucial ‘play-off’ zone battle, and Márquez gains two distinctive assets for the match.

Fort plays a pivotal role in defense, contributing on both sides of the field. Taking advantage of Balde and Marcos Alonso’s absences, as well as Cancelo’s discomfort, Fort has made significant contributions with the senior team. His standout performance as a left-back, despite his usual position on the right, has been particularly surprising.

Marc Guiu has also left his mark with the senior squad. In the Getafe match, Xavi chose Vitor Roque ahead of him, and it remains to be seen what role Guiu will play with the B team today. The forward recently scored one of the goals of the season, displaying incredible skill in the last match, and is pushing for a starting position.

Another positive development for Márquez is the return of Aleix Garrido, who has been cleared to play. However, Pelayo Fernández will be absent due to discomfort in the semitendinosus muscle of his left leg.