The Barça youth prospect stepped onto the pitch against Athletic Bilbao and found the net with his first touch in Blaugrana colors, scoring after 33 seconds.
In a thrilling clash with Athletic Club de Bilbao, Marc Guiu, born January 4, 2006, etched his name in FC Barcelona history by making his first team debut. At 17 years old, Guiu entered the game and, with a bold display of skill and resolve, opened the scoring just over half a minute after coming on.
Guiu also serves with Barcelona’s reserve squad, Barça Atlètic, and has captured attention across the club’s youth levels with his natural talent and goal-poaching instincts. His quick strike in his first official first-team appearance stands as a clear sign of his fearlessness and capability on the field.
Beyond club curtains, Guiu has represented Spain at the Under-17 level, where he has left a noticeable imprint. He has taken part in 12 matches and netted eight times, demonstrating his ability to perform for both club and country.
The debut and rapid goal sparked excitement among Barça fans and stirred conversations across the football world. The teenage forward is expected to keep climbing, potentially leaving a lasting mark on FC Barcelona and perhaps on Spanish football as a whole. Supporters are eager to see how this talented center-forward will continue to impact the team and push Barcelona to new heights in the seasons ahead.
Marc Guiu: “I don’t believe it, I’m out of breath”
La Masia is delivering results. The club has seen strong development across its youth ranks, and the response is to keep nurturing that growth during challenging times. The message from the youngster after the match was a call for perseverance: the youth teams should keep working, because many people want to see players rise through the ranks here.
“I don’t believe it. I’m breathless. Enjoy the moment. You can’t imagine this, but I’ve trained my whole life to seize opportunities, and this one came,” he confessed. He added that his family and mentors encouraged him to relish the achievement, even as the work continues.
He recalled the sequence of the goal: Joao Félix controlled the ball, found space behind the defense, delivered the pass, and the rest was history as the ball found the back of the net past the goalkeeper. To score a goal of such stature for a goalkeeper of that caliber was an honor in itself.
Xavi: “I drafted him because of the goal he has.”
The Barcelona coach praised the local youngster for his impact, noting that the goal represented three crucial points for the team. He explained that the decision to give Guiu a chance came from a belief in the talent within the home ranks. Confidence is essential, he added, and it was earned by the young players who have shown promise, just as it was when the coach himself was 17 or 18.
Images captured the moment as the club celebrated the breakthrough, with photographers from Getty Images documenting the scene and Barcelona’s own portrayal of the milestone. The coverage highlights a turning point as Barcelona looks to cultivate a new generation capable of carrying the club forward. (Goal) (Getty Images)
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