Barcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi Flick

Barcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi FlickFew Barcelona academy players have experienced a more memorable season than Xavi Espart did in the 2025/26 campaign.The young defender not only fulfilled his lifelong dream of wearing Blaugrana by making his first-team debut, but also managed to establish himself as a trusted option for Hansi Flick.By the end of the season, the 19-year-old had featured in six official games for Barcelona’s senio