Barcelona youngster Brian Farinas has spoken about his "dream" first-team debut after manager Hansi Flick sprang a tactical surprise in the side's LaLiga thrashing of Deportivo Alaves on November 2, 2026.
The match, part of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports campaign, saw Flick hand Farinas his senior bow in a decisive victory over the Basque club. The teenager described the experience as a dream come true following the unexpected selection.
Farinas, a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, became the latest graduate to break into the first team under the German coach. The tactical adjustment by Flick caught Alaves off guard and contributed to a comprehensive win for the Catalan giants.
