Juan Hernández’s Brace Revives Juvenil A in Impressive Victory
Juvenil A of FC Barcelona ended a four-game winless streak in La Liga with a convincing 0-2 victory against Platges de Calvià, with Teruel-born midfielder Juan Hernández scoring both goals. The recent form had seen Barcelona’s Juvenil A secure only two draws and two defeats in the last four league matches, garnering a mere two points out of 12 and falling far from the top spot.
In the match at Platges de Calvià, Magaluf’s field, Barcelona’s Juvenil A showcased their best form, securing a commanding 0-2 win, courtesy of two goals from Aragonese talent Juan Hernández.
Juan Hernández, usually a versatile player deployed as an attacking midfielder, left-winger, and false nine throughout the season, demonstrated his immense skill, securing his first goals of the campaign. The son of Ronaldinho, Joao Mendes, seized an opportunity to shine, contributing significantly in the final 25 minutes of the encounter.
Lineups: Platges de Calvià: Xavier, Canaves, Kenma, Corral, Velasco, Diallo, Arrom (Santino min.75), Roldán (Alba min 75), Prudence, Tito (Mohamed 75), Gerard (Armando 75) FC Barcelona: Aron Alonso, Guillem Jaime (Natali min.75), Alexis Olmedo (Joao Mendes min.65), Rangel, Navarro (Hugo Alba min.75), Xavi Espart, Brian (Cristo min.75), Quim Junyent, Nil Calderó, Juan Hernández, Arnau Pradas
Goals: 0-1 Juan Hernández min.16; 0-2 Juan Hernández min. 65
Referee: Luis Bastard Servera (booked Navarro)
This victory in Balearic territory marks a positive turn for Óscar López’s team. Alongside regaining three points, the league leader, Mallorca, drew against Zaragoza, allowing Barcelona to narrow the gap. Despite the significant difference of 10 points, considering only 21 points are left in play, Barcelona continues to strive for a strong finish in the competition.
