Pimienta’s Praise for Lamine and Cubarsí: Rising Stars from Barça’s Youth
Francesc Xavier Garcia Pimienta, the former Barcelona youth coach, expressed admiration for Lamine and Cubarsí, who have made significant strides since their days in the club’s youth academy. Pimienta, now managing Las Palmas, commended the young talents’ seamless transition to the first team, highlighting their maturity and impact despite their youth.
Reflecting on their development, Pimienta remarked, “It seems like they’ve been playing in the first team for ten seasons. The Barça academy, much like Las Palmas’, continuously nurtures exceptional talent, and their success is testament to that.”
During his tenure at Barcelona’s youth setup, Pimienta witnessed the growth of Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, who were part of the Infantil team when he departed in 2021. Now integral members of the senior squad, their journey exemplifies the enduring quality of Barça’s youth system.
In discussing his return to his former club and city, Pimienta emphasized Las Palmas’ commendable performance against Barcelona, underscoring their competitiveness and resilience. Despite the defeat, he praised his team’s display and their ability to hold their own against a formidable opponent like Barcelona.
