12.10.2026 23:12
Barcelona's 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi, who will face Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, heaped praise on Victor Osimhen ahead of the match. The Spanish footballer, describing the Nigerian striker as one of the best forwards in the world, said that facing Osimhen previously helped him improve. Cubarsi also made remarkable statements regarding the atmosphere at RAMS Park.
Barcelona's young star Pau Cubarsi spoke about Victor Osimhen ahead of the Galatasaray match. The Spanish defender drew attention to the quality of the Nigerian striker while also warning his teammates about the tough atmosphere in Istanbul.
WORDS FULL OF PRAISE FOR OSIMHEN
At Barcelona, who will visit Galatasaray in the 2nd week of the UEFA Champions League, Pau Cubarsi answered journalists' questions at a press conference held at RAMS Park. The 19-year-old footballer was asked for his thoughts on Galatasaray's Nigerian star Victor Osimhen, against whom he had previously faced. Cubarsi praised the star striker's quality, noting that Osimhen has shown significant development since his Napoli period. The Spanish defender used the following statements: "I played against Osimhen a few seasons ago. He is a quality player. He has improved himself. There have been a lot of changes after Napoli. He is one of the best strikers in the world. We will do everything we can so that he does not cause us difficulties."
HE DREW ATTENTION TO THE ATMOSPHERE AT RAMS PARK
The young defender also spoke about the atmosphere created by Galatasaray fans. Cubarsi, stating that the pressure at RAMS Park is known not only by Galatasaray's opponents but also in world football, said they must maintain their concentration as a team. "We know the atmosphere here. We must focus too. We must focus on small details. Because tomorrow in the match, this will be the most important thing."
HE ALSO REVEALED WHAT PEDRI TOLD HIM
Pau Cubarsi, recalling that his teammate Pedri had previously played at RAMS Park, stated that they had received information from him about the atmosphere at Galatasaray's stadium. Cubarsi made the following assessment on the subject: "Everyone knows the pressure it creates. Pedri played here 5 years ago. He had also told us. This is a tough atmosphere. To win, we need to act as a team. We must be well concentrated. We also know Galatasaray's quality. We do not act according to a specific player; we act according to the team. As the players have described, we know the pressure here, the atmosphere created by the fans. You need to focus on the match a lot. You need to do everything and meet this atmosphere."