Marc Casado, a midfielder for Barcelona, triumphantly returned to the starting lineup in his team’s Champions League win over Young Boys, 5-0. The young player demonstrated why he is well-liked among the team after coming off the bench in the league match against Osasuna. In a game where Barcelona’s offensive players Raphinha, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal greyed the majority of the attention, his performance was crucial.
Casado’s contribution to Barcelona’s victory went far beyond simple ball control; his presence on the field made a noticeable difference in the team’s ability to transition from defence to attack. Despite the attention on these stars, Casado played a crucial role in ensuring the team’s defensive solidity and organisation.
The Sergio Busquets debate comparing to Casado
In the early part of the 2024–25 season, Marc Casado gave Hansi Flick a lot of credit for his contribution to his impressive performance for Barcelona. In his seven Barca appearances thus far this season, Casado has contributed two assists in all competitions and has no trouble settling into the no. 6 position.
Who will eventually succeed Sergio Busquets in the starting lineup has been a topic of increasing discussion throughout the season. Now out for the season with an injury, Casado has the chance to take Marc Bernal’s place. He demonstrated some of his abilities against Young Boys, and many are starting to think that he might be Busquets’ long-term replacement.
