Xavi, the Barça coach, said all the good things he thought of the young Fermin Lopez, architect of the victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Lined up from the start by Xavi against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1), this Wednesday in the Champions League, Fermin Lopez (20 years old) did not miss the boat.
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😱 BAAAANNGG!!!!
💥 What a huge BOMBAZO from Fermin Lopez!!!! #BARSHK pic.twitter.com/1eYz1CJh9e— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) October 25, 2023
The midfielder trained at Masia allowed his team to take the break in the first half by scoring his first goal in C1 with a sumptuous strike. A performance which earned the native of El Campillo the compliments of the Catalan coach.
Fermin Lopez, the future of Barça
“I am very happy for Fermin. He works very well, he is talented and helps us a lot, judged the former Culés metronome, after the final whistle. I like it. (…) If he believes in himself, he can be a Barça player for many years. He is dynamic, he has a good shot, he plays with both feet…”