Pau Cubarsí Delivers Masterclass in Spain's 4-0 World Cup Rout
SportsAt just 19, Pau Cubarsí read the game like a veteran, completing 98 of 99 passes in Spain's dominant win over Saudi Arabia.
Summary
The FC Barcelona center-back anchored Spain's defense for a second straight clean sheet, first in a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and then in Sunday's 4-0 thrashing in Atlanta. Goals from Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal's brace, and an own goal lifted Spain to four points atop Group H. Across 180 minutes, Cubarsí boasts 107/109 passes against Cape Verde and 98/99 versus Saudi Arabia, plus four recoveries, three clearances, and two interceptions—no dribbles past in his last five Spain starts.