Cubarsí- Iñigo Martínez: Guardians in the two areas

They have become Hansi Flick's favourite partner in defence. They look at each other, understand each other, defend and make their opponent fall into the offside trap. They share their frustration if they fail. And they also score. 15 years separate Iñigo Martínez (33) from Pau Cubarsí (18). But it doesn't seem like it.

It is true that Lamine Yamal's explosiveness is the centre of attention; it is the surprise effect that his 17 years produce. But Pau Cubarsí's maturity is from another planet. Yesterday, the player from Estanyol became the youngest defender in the history of Barça to score a goal at 18 years and 34 days. Carles Puyol was 23 and had been promoted to the first team for two seasons when he scored his first goal. It was against Valladolid in 2001. Gerard Piqué had to leave to return. He was 21 when he scored for the first time with his Barça. It was in the Champions League, against Sporting de Portugal in 2008. And he was 22 when he scored in the historic 2-6 against Real Madrid in La Liga.

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That seemed like an outrage. And it was. That's why it's even more shocking to see that Cubarsí only needed 63 games in two years to settle down and succeed. It's a gift for Flick, who as soon as he saw him, knew that he had to be the one to complement Iñigo Martínez. Solving the plans of Deco, who always thought about the strength of Araújo, who was injured at the time.

Cubarsí's goal was a header. From a corner kick that Raphinha crossed. Perfectly at the far post. The youth player celebrated by kissing the badge. Leaving aside the quiet boy who lives and studies at La Masia and who got his driving license a month ago. Iñigo Martínez copied his younger brother's goal. He headed in another perfect corner from Raphinha. This is the third goal for the Basque defender this season.

With these two goals, the one by their keepers, against Atlético, there are now 11 goals scored from corners this season. Even so, there was not a completely happy ending. Cubarsí and Iñigo also ended up overwhelmed and shared their anger when Sorloth scored the 4-4.